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Synonyms
o·va·tion (ō-vā́shən)

[Latin ovātiō, ovātiōn-, a Roman victory ceremony, from ovātus past participle of ovāre, to rejoice.]

noun 

  1. Enthusiastic, prolonged applause.
  2. A show of public homage or welcome.
  3. An ancient Roman victory ceremony of somewhat less importance than a triumph.

derivatives

o·vátion·al
adjective