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Applaud

/əˈplɔːd/

Applause; applauding.

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📖 Definitions of "Applaud"

noun

1
Applause; applauding.
2
Plaudit.

verb

1
To express approval (of something) by clapping the hands.
"After the performance, the audience applauded for five minutes."
2
To praise, or express approval for something or someone.
"Although we don't like your methods, we applaud your motives."

🔄 Synonyms of "Applaud"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
acclaimnoun	(transitive) To express great approval (for).
clapnoun	The act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together.
spatverb	A brief argument, falling out, quarrel.

↔️ Antonyms of "Applaud"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
hissnoun	(intransitive) To make a hiss, a sibilant sound of air escaping.
boonoun	A derisive shout made to indicate disapproval.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Applaud"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
acclaimverb	(transitive) To express great approval (for).
clapverb	The act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together.
spatverb	(intransitive, originally US) To quarrel or argue pettily briefly.
laudverb	(transitive, intransitive) To praise; to glorify.
praiseverb	To give praise to; to commend, glorify, or worship.
commendverb	(transitive) To praise or acclaim.
complimentverb	(ambitransitive) To pay a compliment (to someone); to express a favourable opinion (of someone).
congratulateverb	To express one’s sympathetic pleasure or joy to the person(s) it is felt for
welcomeverb	To affirm or greet the arrival of someone, especially by saying "Welcome!".
greetverb	(transitive) To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means such as writing.
appreciative	Showing appreciation or gratitude.
appreciateverb	(transitive) To view as valuable.
thankverb	(transitive) To express appreciation or gratitude toward (someone or something).
celebrateverb	(transitive or intransitive) To engage in joyful activity in appreciation of an event.
cheerverb	(uncountable) A cheerful attitude; happiness; a good, happy, or positive mood.
admireverb	(transitive) To regard with wonder and delight.
acknowledgeverb	(transitive) To admit the knowledge of; to recognize as a fact or truth; to declare one's belief in.
rejoiceverb	(intransitive) To be very happy, be delighted, exult; to feel joy.
recognizeverb	(transitive) To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.
endorseverb	(transitive) To express support or approval, especially officially or publicly; to give an endorsement.