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Definition of Encore in English :

see synonyms of encore

Noun

1. encore

an extra or repeated performance; usually given in response to audience demand

Verb

2. encore

request an encore, from a performer

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Encore

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exclamation

1.

again; once more: used by an audience to demand an extra or repeated performance

noun

2.

an extra or repeated performance given in response to enthusiastic demand

verb

3. (transitive)

to demand an extra or repeated performance of (a work, piece of music, etc) by (a performer)

Encore

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interjection

1.

again; once more

in English, used by an audience to demand a repetition or an additional performance

noun

2.

a demand by the audience, shown by continued applause, for the repetition of a piece of music, etc., or for another appearance of the performer or performers

3.

the repetition, further performance, etc. in answer to such a demand

4.

the piece of music, etc. performed in answer to such a demand

verb transitiveWord forms: ˈenˌcored or ˈenˌcoring

5. Rare

to demand further performance of or by

verb intransitive

6. Informal

to give an encore

Encore

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n.

1. A demand by an audience for an additional performance, usually expressed by applause.

2. An additional performance in response to an audience's demand.

tr.v. en·cored, en·cor·ing, en·cores

To demand an encore of.

interj.

Used to demand an additional performance.

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