applaud

Verb
Synonyms: clapspatacclaim

WordNet 3.0

Verb (2)

  1. clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approvalSynonyms: clapspatacclaim
  2. express approval of“I applaud your efforts”
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Applaud \Ap*plaud"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Applauded; p. pr. & vb. n. Applauding.] [L. applaudere; ad + plaudere to clash, to clap the hands: cf. F. applaudir. Cf. Explode.]

1.To show approval of by clapping the hands, acclamation, or other significant sign. [1913 Webster]

I would applaud thee to the very echo, That should applaud again.— Shak.[1913 Webster]

2.To praise by words; to express approbation of; to commend; to approve. [1913 Webster]

By the gods, I do applaud his courage.— Shak.[1913 Webster]

Syn: To praise; extol; commend; cry up; magnify; approve. See Praise. [1913 Webster]

Applaud \Ap*plaud"\, v. i. To express approbation loudly or significantly. [1913 Webster]
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