applaud

verb
UK: /əˈplɔːd/
US: /əˈplɑːd/

  1. To show that you like something by hitting your hands together.

    1. The audience started to applaud loudly at the end of the play. [ ] [ ]
    2. We applaud the orchestra's performance of the symphony; it was fantastic. [ ] [ ]

  2. To express approval or admiration, often publicly.

    1. I applaud your decision to volunteer at the local animal shelter. [ ] [ ]
    2. The committee applaud the efforts made to improve the city's infrastructure. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

commend cheer praise clap
applaud noun

  1. An act of showing approval or praise by clapping.

    1. The speaker was greeted with applause when he took the stage. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her hard work deserves applause, she's been incredibly dedicated to the project. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "applaud" in English means: To show that you like something by hitting your hands together., To express approval or admiration, often publicly..

The phonetic transcription of "applaud" is /əˈplɔːd/ in British English and /əˈplɑːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "applaud": commend, cheer, praise, clap.

Example usage of "applaud": "The audience started to applaud loudly at the end of the play.". More examples on the page.