We applaud others' triumphs as if they were our own.

Meaning: We show our appreciation and admiration for other people's achievements as if they were our own.

Choice of Words: The word applaud means to show approval or praise by clapping hands. Triumphs are great achievements or successes. As if indicates a comparison.

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We celebrate others' victories as if they were our own.

Meaning: This means that we are happy and proud of other people's successes as if they were our own.

Choice of Words: Celebrate means to show joy and happiness for a special event or achievement. Victories are successes or wins. Others refers to people other than yourself. As if means that something seems like something else, even though it isn't actually that thing.

We cheer for others' achievements as if they were our own.

Meaning: This means that we are excited and happy about other people's successes as if they were our own.

Choice of Words: Cheer means to shout or clap to show support or excitement. Achievements are things that someone has done or completed successfully. Others refers to people other than yourself. As if means that something seems like something else, even though it isn't actually that thing.

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