applaud
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
applauds;
applauded;
applauding
applauds;
applauded;
applauding
Britannica Dictionary definition of APPLAUD
1
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to strike the hands together over and over to show approval or praise
[no object]
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The audience stood and applauded [=clapped] at the end of the show.
[+ object]
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Everyone applauded the graduates as they entered the auditorium.
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The audience stood and applauded her performance.
2
[+ object]
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to express approval of or support for (something or someone)
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They applauded [=praised] the change in policy.
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We applaud the decision to lower taxes.
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I applaud their efforts to clean up the city, but they must do more.
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Although he didn't succeed in the end, he should be applauded [=praised] for his efforts.
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Rather than being criticized for her honesty, she should be applauded for it.
