The audience gave him a standing ovation.

Meaning: This means the listeners showed their great appreciation for the speaker's performance by standing up and clapping.

Choice of Words: Audience refers to a group of people listening to a speaker. Gave means to present or transfer something to someone. Standing ovation refers to a demonstration of appreciation by the audience, where they stand up and clap.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The audience gave a standing ovation.
• He received a standing ovation, the audience rising to their feet in appreciation.
• The concert ends with a standing ovation.
• The concert ended with a standing ovation.
• A standing ovation honored her performance.
• Concert ends with standing ovation.
• Concert ended with a standing ovation.
• Standing ovation honored talent.
• The concert concluded with a standing ovation.
• Standing ovation speaker's reward.