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- 1. show approval or praise by clapping: "the crowd whistled and applauded" Similar Opposite
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APPLAUD definition: 1. to show enjoyment or approval of something such as a performance or speech by clapping the hands…. Learn more.
1. : to express approval of : praise. I applaud her efforts to lose weight. 2. : to show approval of especially by clapping the hands. Spectators applauded the team. applaudable. ə-ˈplȯ-də-bəl. adjective. applaudably. ə-ˈplȯ-də-blē. adverb. applauder noun. Synonyms. acclaim. accredit. cheer. crack up. hail. laud. praise. salute.
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.
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."
applaud in British English. (əˈplɔːd ) verb. 1. to indicate approval of (a person, performance, etc) by clapping the hands. 2. (usually tr) to offer or express approval or praise of (an action, person, or thing) I applaud your decision. Collins English Dictionary.
Definition of applaud verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. To praise by clapping the hand. 2. To praise in general. I would applaud thee to the very echo, That should applaud again. William Shakespeare, Macbeth. Nations unborn your mighty names shall sound, And worlds applaud that must not yet be found! Alexander Pope. Wikipedia Rate this definition: 0.0 / 0 votes. applaud.
1. to clap the hands together in approval or appreciation. v.t. 2. to clap the hands together in approval or appreciation of: to applaud a speech. 3. to express approval of; praise: to applaud a person's ambition.
to show enjoyment or approval of something such as a performance or speech by clapping the hands repeatedly to make a noise: You should have heard the audience applaud - the noise was fantastic. She was applauded for a full five minutes after her speech. So let's hear some applause for these talented young performers.
Definitions of 'applaud'. 1. When a group of people applaud, they clap their hands in order to show approval, for example, when they have enjoyed a play or concert. [...] 2. When an attitude or action is applauded, people praise it. [...] More.
