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applaud
[ uh-plawd ]
verb (used without object)
- to clap the hands as an expression of approval, appreciation, acclamation, etc.:
They applauded wildly at the end of the opera.
- to express approval; give praise; acclaim.
verb (used with object)
- to clap the hands so as to show approval, appreciation, etc., of:
to applaud an actor; to applaud a speech.
- to praise or express approval of:
to applaud a person's ambition.
applaud
/ əˈɔː /
verb
- to indicate approval of (a person, performance, etc) by clapping the hands
- usually tr to offer or express approval or praise of (an action, person, or thing)
I applaud your decision
Derived Forms
- ˈܻ, noun
- ˈܻ徱Բ, adjective
- ˈܻ徱Բly, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ·ܻİ noun
- ·ܻiԲ· adverb
- v··ܻ verb
- a·ܻ verb
- -·ܻiԲ adjective
- ܲa·ܻĻ adjective
- ܲa·ܻiԲ adjective
- ɱ-·ܻĻ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of applaud1
Example Sentences
But people in the audience would stand and applaud for particularly notable performances, and not just for the obvious hits.
Trump applauded as crowds of supporters chanted, "Lock her up! Lock her up!"
He waited until the board for four extra minutes went up before blowing kisses to his family in the stand and applauding the fans.
Still, when Trump proposed changing up the seating assignments in the Brady Briefing Room, or announced he would take over the pool assignments, many reporters privately didn’t care – or even applauded the move.
On a forgettable night for Saracens, one positive was the performance of England number eight Tom Willis, who was applauded by both sets of fans when he was replaced in the second half.
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