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applaud

Sayuh-PLAWD/əˈplɔd/UK/əˈplɔːd/

Verbapplauds, applauding, applauded

Noun pluralapplauds

4 meanings of applaud

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  1. 1
    verbtransitive or intransitive
    To show that you like something by clapping your hands.

    Fans clap and applaud their team after a win.

    Everyone stood up and applauded loudly.

    Similarclap, cheer

    Oppositeboo, hiss, jeer

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  2. 2
    verbtransitive or intransitive
    To praise someone, or to show that you think something is good.

    I applaud your honesty about the mistake.

    We can only applaud when leaders keep their promises.

    Similarpraise, commend, hail, acclaim, welcome

    Oppositecriticize, condemn, denounce, censure

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  3. 3
    nounobsolete
    Loud clapping and cheering that shows people are pleased.

    The actor bowed as the applaud filled the theater.

    Her song was met with warm applaud from the crowd.

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Less common meaning

  1. 4
    nounobsolete
    A word or sign of praise that shows approval.

    His brave act won the applaud of all who saw it.

    The new bridge earned the applaud of the townsfolk.

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Origin

From Latin 'applaudere', meaning to clap the hands, made from 'ad' (to) and 'plaudere' (to strike or clap).