acknowledge the applause

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To show that you have noticed and are grateful for the applause, often by bowing or waving.

applauseVERB + NOUN

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acknowledge

Examples (10)

  • She stood back and acknowledged the applause of the crowd.
  • The actor bows deeply to acknowledge the applause.
  • After his speech, the senator will wave to acknowledge the applause.
  • The pianist has learned to graciously acknowledge the applause after every performance.
  • He gave a small nod to acknowledge the polite applause.
  • It is customary for performers to acknowledge the applause before leaving the stage.
  • Acknowledging the applause with a warm smile, the singer took her final bow.
  • Despite her exhaustion, the ballerina gracefully acknowledged the thunderous applause.
  • The young musician was so overwhelmed that she almost forgot to acknowledge the applause.
  • The winning team walked around the field to acknowledge the fans' applause.