Associations to the word «Applaud»

Wiktionary

APPLAUD, noun. (obsolete) Applause; applauding.
APPLAUD, noun. (obsolete) Plaudit.
APPLAUD, verb. (transitive) (intransitive) To express approval (of something) by clapping the hands.
APPLAUD, verb. (transitive) (intransitive) To praise, or express approval for something or someone.
APPLAUD TO THE ECHO, verb. To give loud and continuous applause.

Dictionary definition

APPLAUD, verb. Clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval.
APPLAUD, verb. Express approval of; "I applaud your efforts".

Wise words

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