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Entry 3 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913

Applaud

/əp-lôd'/ · Ap·plaud · IPA /əˈplɔd/
01 v. t. To show approval of by clapping the hands, acclamation, or other significant sign.
imp. & p. p. Applauded; p. pr. & vb. n. Applauding
  1. 1.
    To show approval of by clapping the hands, acclamation, or other significant sign.
    “I would applaud thee to the very echo, That should applaud again.” — Shak.
  2. 2.
    To praise by words; to express approbation of; to commend; to approve.
    “By the gods, I do applaud his courage.” — Shak.
Syn. To praise; extol; commend; cry up; magnify; approve. See Praise.
02 v. i. To express approbation loudly or significantly.
  1. 1.
    To express approbation loudly or significantly.