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   applaud

   /əˈplɔːd/

   verb

   • 1. show approval or praise by clapping: "the crowd whistled and applauded" Similar clapcheerwhistlegive a standing ovation toput one's hands togetherhailacclaimhurrahhurrayshout atshow one's appreciationask for an encoreinformal:give someone a big handbring the house downOpposite boohiss
   • ▪ show strong approval of (a person or action); praise: "Jill applauded the decision" Similar praisecommendacclaimsaluteextollaudadmirewelcomecelebrateexpress admiration forexpress approval oflook on with favourfavourapprove ofsing the praises ofpay tribute tospeak highly oftake one's hat off topay homage toexpress respect forOpposite criticize

   Word Origin late 15th century: from Latin applaudere, from ad- ‘to’ + plaudere ‘to clap’, reinforced by French applaudir.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAPPLAUD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of applaud as a verb, with synonyms, usage and pronunciation. Applaud means to clap the hands to show approval or admiration, or to praise someone's action or decision.

   • English (US)

     to show your enjoyment or approval of something such as a...

   • Znaczenie Applaud, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     APPLAUD definicja: 1. to show enjoyment or approval of...

   • Applaud: Polish Translation

     APPLAUD translate: klaskać, bić brawo, pochwalać,...

   • Applaud: Korean Translation

     applaud translate: 박수를 치다. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Applaud: Arabic Translation

     APPLAUD translate: يُصَفِّق. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Applaud: Indonesian Translation

     APPLAUD translate: bertepuk tangan. Learn more in the...

   • Applaud: German Translation

     APPLAUD translate: applaudieren. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Applaud: Thai Translation

     applaud translate: ปรบมือแสดงความชมชอบ. Learn more in the...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › applaudApplaud Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb applaud, which means to express approval especially by clapping the hands. See also related words and translations of applaud.

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   Applaud means to clap the hands as an expression of approval, appreciation, acclamation, etc. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words from Dictionary.com.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryAPPLAUD | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of applaud as a verb, with examples of how to use it in different contexts. Find out how to pronounce applaud and see translations in other languages.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAPPLAUD definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the verb applaud, which means to clap the hands to show approval or praise. Find synonyms, pronunciation, word origin, and examples of applaud in sentences.

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   To applaud is to show approval, encouragement, or appreciation. You can applaud by clapping your hands at a performance, or you can applaud with just your mouth, as when you tell someone "I applaud your decision to start exercising."

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › applaudApplaud - definition of applaud by The Free Dictionary

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   Applaud means to express approval or praise by clapping the hands or shouting. Find the origin, usage, and translations of applaud in English and Spanish dictionaries.