to elicit applause

  • 1e|lic|it — «ih LIHS iht», transitive verb. to draw forth; bring out; draw out: »to elicit a reply, elicit applause, elicit the truth. The comedian s joke elicited laughter from the audience. ╂[< Latin ēlicitus, past participle of ēlicere < ex out +… …

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  • 2grandstand play — 1. an ostentatious play, as in a sport, overemphasized deliberately to elicit applause from spectators. 2. any action or attempt designed to win approval or to make a strong impression: His going to work on Christmas was another of his grandstand …

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  • 3grandstand play — 1. an ostentatious play, as in a sport, overemphasized deliberately to elicit applause from spectators. 2. any action or attempt designed to win approval or to make a strong impression: His going to work on Christmas was another of his grandstand …

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  • 4claptrap — noun nonsense: such sentiments are just pious claptrap. Origin C18 (denoting something designed to elicit applause): from clap1 + trap1 …

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  • 5claptrap — ► NOUN ▪ nonsense. ORIGIN originally denoting something designed to elicit applause …

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  • 6bring the house down —  Elicit great applause or laughter in a performance …

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  • 7draw — I n. act of drawing a weapon 1) on the draw (quick on the draw) 2) (misc.) to beat smb. to the draw lottery (esp. BE) 3) to hold a draw (AE has drawing) II v. 1) (C) ( to sketch ) draw a picture for me; or: draw me a picture 2) (D; tr.) to draw… …

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  • 8Cold reading — This article is about the communication technique. For the theatrical training technique, see Cold reading (theatrical). Cold reading is a series of techniques used by mentalists, psychics, fortune tellers, illusionists, and con artists to… …

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  • 9Money note — A money note is a music industry slang term which refers to a part of a live or recorded singing performance which is subjectively judged to be very dramatic or emotionally stirring. Created from a confluence of composition or improvisational and …

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  • 10performing arts — arts or skills that require public performance, as acting, singing, or dancing. [1945 50] * * * ▪ 2009 Introduction Music Classical.       The last vestiges of the Cold War seemed to thaw for a moment on Feb. 26, 2008, when the unfamiliar strains …

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