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The definition of applaud is to show approval or praise, usually with hand clapping.
(verb)Giving a standing ovation for a performer is an example of to applaud.
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See applaud in Webster's New World College Dictionary
transitive verb, intransitive verb
- to show approval or enjoyment (of) by clapping the hands or by cheering, stamping the feet, etc.
- to praise; approve; commend
Origin: L applaudere < ad-, to + plaudere, to clap hands, strike
Related Forms:
- applauder noun
- applaudingly adverb
See applaud in American Heritage Dictionary 4
verb ap·plaud·ed, ap·plaud·ing, ap·plauds verb, intransitive
To express approval, especially by clapping the hands.
verb, transitive- To express approval of (someone or something) especially by such clapping.
- To commend highly; praise: applauded her decision to complete her degree.
Origin:
Origin: Middle English applauden
Origin: , from Latin applaudere
Origin: : ad-, ad-
Origin: + plaudere, to clap
.Related Forms:
- ap·plaudˈa·ble adjective
- ap·plaudˈa·bly adverb
- ap·plaudˈer noun
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