applauding
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]