applaud

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To show approval by clapping your hands.

   The audience applauded loudly at the end of the play.

2. 2
   verb

   To praise or express approval of something.

   We applaud your efforts to help the community.

From Middle English applauden, from Latin applaudere (“to clap the hands together, applaud”), from ad (“to”) + plaudere (“to strike, clap”).

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