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viva
/ˈviː.və/
verb 2noun 2intj 1name 1
Collocations
2VERB + VIVA
invalidated
VIVA + NOUN
jesus, nazareth, ukraine
Definitions
intj
1
Long live ... ! (used to express acclaim or support).
The message has been mostly perverted from the moment of his death, but it hasn't been invalidated. So, viva Jesus of Nazareth and joy to the world!
verb
1
To cheer, applaud
...the people clapped and vivaed, groaned and hooted, as they were pleased or disappointed, until at length the intense excitement began to subside...
The next evening Paine went to the theatre. The state-box had been prepared for him. The house rose and vivaed as he entered.
noun
1
A shout of applause.
When the cibolero returned to the plain, he was received with a fresh burst of vivas, and kerchiefs were waved to greet him.
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Synonyms
noun — an examination conducted by spoken communication
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The message has been mostly perverted from the moment of his death, but it hasn't been invalidated. So, viva Jesus of Nazareth and joy to the world!
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...the people clapped and vivaed, groaned and hooted, as they were pleased or disappointed, until at length the intense excitement began to subside...
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The next evening Paine went to the theatre. The state-box had been prepared for him. The house rose and vivaed as he entered.
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...did you not hear how the beasts last night were cheering and vivaing those French heretics?
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When the cibolero returned to the plain, he was received with a fresh burst of vivas, and kerchiefs were waved to greet him.
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I was vivaed by Charles Cannan, who was then a Fellow of Trinity...
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