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Meaning of 'applaud' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Applaud [ v. i.]
- To express approbation loudly or significantly.
2 . Applaud [ v. t.]
- To show approval of by clapping the hands, acclamation, or other significant sign.
- To praise by words; to express approbation of; to commend; to approve.

Meaning of 'applaud' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . applaud [ v]
Meaning (1):
- express approval of
Example in sentence:
  • I applaud your efforts;
  • The parents praised their children for their academic performance

Nearby Words:

appair appalachian appall appalled appalling appallment appanage appanagist apparaillyng apparatus

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