ovation

B1
Pronunciation
/ə(ʊ)ˈveɪʃn/
/oʊˈveɪʃ(ə)n/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

A victory ceremony of less importance than a triumph.

2 Definition

(by extension) A (ceremony for the) recognition of some achievement.

3 Definition

(by extension) Prolonged enthusiastic applause.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To give (someone) an ovation (prolonged enthusiastic applause).

Synonyms
ovate