OVATIONS Synonyms

• clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

• express that something is worthy of praise

• behave as expected during of holidays or rites

• have a celebration

• assign great social importance to

• a cry or shout of approval

• the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom

• give encouragement to

• show approval or good wishes by shouting

• cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful

• become cheerful

• spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts

• a sudden very loud noise

• a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra

• a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated

• put quickly or forcibly

• cause to strike the air in flight

• clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

• clap one's hands together

• strike the air in flight

• strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting

• strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise

• praise, glorify, or honor

• praise, glorify, or honor

• bestow glory upon

• elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration

• cause to seem more splendid

• precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents

• many objects thrown forcefully through the air

• enthusiastic greeting

• praise vociferously

• be a native of

• call for

• greet enthusiastically or joyfully

• precipitate as small ice particles

• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

• the state of being honored

• the quality of being honorable and having a good name

• a woman's virtue or chastity

• bestow honor or rewards upon

• show respect towards

• accept as pay

• praise, glorify, or honor

• an expression of approval and commendation

• offering words of homage as an act of worship

• express approval of

• of a leaf shape; egg-shaped with the broader end at the base

• rounded like an egg

• enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)