ovation (noun) /oʊˈveɪ.ʃən/, [oʊˈveɪ.ʃn̩]
1
(Ancient Rome) A victory ceremony of less importance than a triumph.
2
(by extension) A (ceremony for the) recognition of some achievement.
3
(by extension) Prolonged enthusiastic applause.
ovation (verb) /oʊˈveɪ.ʃən/, [oʊˈveɪ.ʃn̩]
1
(transitive, intransitive, informal, rare) To give (someone) an ovation (prolonged enthusiastic applause).