shout+of+approbation

  • 1Approbation — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Approbation >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 approbation approbation Sgm: N 1 approval approval approvement Sgm: N 1 sanction sanction advocacy Sgm: N 1 nod of approbation nod of approbation Sgm: N 1 esteem …

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  • 2applause — n. Acclamation, acclaim, plaudit, éclat, clapping of hands, shout of approbation, loud praise, burst of approbation …

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  • 3Acclamation — Ac cla*ma tion, n. [L. acclamatio: cf. F. acclamation.] 1. A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause. [1913 Webster] On such a day, a holiday having been voted by acclamation, an ordinary walk would not …

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  • 4Acclamation medals — Acclamation Ac cla*ma tion, n. [L. acclamatio: cf. F. acclamation.] 1. A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause. [1913 Webster] On such a day, a holiday having been voted by acclamation, an ordinary… …

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  • 5acclamation — noun /ækləˈmeɪʃən/ a) A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause. On such a day, a holiday having been voted by acclamation, an ordinary walk would not satisfy the children. . b) The process of electing… …

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  • 6plaudit — n. Applause, acclamation, clapping of hands, acclaim, shout of approbation …

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  • 7Acclamation — • Used in the classical Latin of Republican Rome as a general term for any manifestation of popular feeling expressed by a shout Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Acclamation     Acclamation …

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  • 8cheer — I (Roget s IV) n. 1. [An agreeable mental state] Syn. delight, mirth, glee; see happiness 1 , joy 2 . 2. [Something that comforts or gladdens] Syn. encouragement, reassurance, comfort, solace; see encouragement 2 . 3. [An encouraging shout] Syn.… …

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  • 9Huzza — Huz*za , interj. [Cf. G. hussa, husa, interj., hurrah, huzza. [root]43. Cf. {Hurrah}.] A word used as a shout of joy, exultation, approbation, or encouragement. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 10huzzah — or huzza noun Etymology: origin unknown Date: 1573 an expression or shout of acclaim often used interjectionally to express joy or approbation …

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