Can ovate be used as a word?

Like as when u say the word ovation or standing ovation can u use it to mean like applaud or cheer or is it a different word completely? I'm asking cause I just came up with a great line to a rap but need to finish it off with something meaning close to applauding or cheering that ends in the 8 sound and the word would of tied in perfectly with the previous line but I dont want to use it if its not a word and if its not can you think of one?