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nouna demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
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- hand a round of applause to signify approval
- round an outburst of applause
- draw elicit responses, such as objections, criticism, applause, etc.
- bow an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience
- ovation enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)
- grandstand perform ostentatiously in order to impress the audience and with an eye to the applause
- grandstander someone who performs with an eye to the applause from spectators in the grandstand
- take a bow acknowledge applause by inclining the head, as of an artist after a performance
- curtain call an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience
- standing ovation enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)