bravoed

verb

past tense of bravo
as in rose (to)

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  1. clapped
  2. cracked up
  3. applauded
  4. praised
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  • An emotional Kuyper held her face in her hands and appeared to be tearing up, before embracing her teammates as everyone clapped.
    — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Carey clapped in celebration, opening her homecoming with a hit.
    — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of clapped
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  • Even professional designers have had to learn the hard way that some types of furniture pieces aren’t all they’re cracked up to be.
    — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Being at the top of your game and winning on the biggest stages isn’t always all it's cracked up to be.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of cracked up
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  • The transformation of the Madison plant was also applauded by the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners and Madison Mayor William Phillips.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026
  • His return was widely applauded by fans years after he was dropped for reasons that were never publicly explained either to him or to viewers.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of applauded
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  • The series was extensively praised for its gritty realism and attention to historical detail.
    — Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Smith praised Reth and Aghahowa for their performances, especially going both ways.
    — Felipe Gamino, Daily News, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of praised
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“Bravoed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bravoed. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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