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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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   Applaud means to express approval especially by clapping the hands, or to praise someone or something. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles of applaud from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   to show your enjoyment or approval of something such as a performance by clapping your hands repeatedly. applaud verb (PRAISE) [ T ] to say that you admire and agree with a person’s action or decision: We applaud the family’s decision to protect their privacy.

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   Applaud means to clap the hands as an expression of approval, appreciation, acclamation, etc. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, see its origin and history, and find related words and phrases.

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   APPLAUD meaning: 1. to show enjoyment or approval of something such as a performance or speech by clapping the hands…. Learn more.

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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."

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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, collocations, and sentences with applaud.

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the verb applaud, which means to clap one's hands to show approval or praise. Find synonyms, pronunciation, conjugations, collocations, sentences and translations of applaud in different languages.

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, antonyms, and origin of the verb applaud, which means to express approval by clapping or cheering. See examples of how to use applaud in sentences and find similar words.

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    Applaud means to show your approval of somebody/something by clapping your hands. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, with synonyms, examples and pronunciation tips.

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    Applaud means to express approval or praise by clapping the hands or shouting. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the verb applaud with examples from various sources.