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Applaud

/əˈplɔːd/ · noun

Meaning

(obsolete) Applause; applauding..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (obsolete) Applause; applauding.
  2. (obsolete) Plaudit.
  3. (transitive, intransitive) To express approval (of something) by clapping the hands.
  4. (transitive, intransitive) To praise, or express approval for something or someone.

Example Sentences

After the performance, the audience applauded for five minutes.
Although we don't like your methods, we applaud your motives.
Now by the Gods, I do applaude his courage.
It moved him to within one goal of Thierry Henry's 34 in 2004 and Henry - honoured with a statue outside the stadium on Friday - rose from his seat in the stands to applaud Van Persie.

Synonyms for applaud

beclapclapacclaimcheer onacclamateapplaudhailbarrackcheerencheerhurrahhurrayhuzzahaggrandizeenthroneappraisebelaudbepraisecommendcry upeulogizeexaltextolglorifyhonoridolizelaudlionizemagnifypanegyrize

Antonyms for applaud

hissboo

Related Words

acclaimclapspatlaudpraisecommendcomplimentcongratulatewelcomegreetappreciativeappreciatethankcelebratecheeradmireacknowledgerejoicerecognizeendorse

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does applaud mean?

Applaud means (obsolete) Applause; applauding..

What is a synonym for applaud?

Common synonyms include beclap, clap, acclaim, cheer on.

What is the opposite of applaud?

Possible antonyms include hiss, boo.

How do you use applaud in a sentence?

After the performance, the audience applauded for five minutes.

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