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applaud

[əˈplɔːd]

applaud Definition

  • 1show approval or praise by clapping
  • 2express approval or admiration of someone or something

Using applaud: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "applaud" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The audience applauded at the end of the performance.

  • Example

    We should applaud their efforts to make a positive change.

  • Example

    The company's decision to go green was applauded by environmentalists.

applaud Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for applaud

Antonyms for applaud

Phrases with applaud

  • to give someone enthusiastic and prolonged applause

    Example

    The crowd applauded the singer to the echo after her stunning performance.

  • applaud someone's courage/efforts

    to express admiration or approval for someone's bravery or hard work

    Example

    We should applaud the firefighters' courage in risking their lives to save others.

  • applaud someone's success

    to show approval or praise for someone's achievements

    Example

    The team's coach applauded their success in winning the championship.

Origins of applaud

from Latin 'applaudere', meaning 'to clap the hands'

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Summary: applaud in Brief

To 'applaud' [əˈplɔːd] is to show approval or praise by clapping, or to express admiration or approval of someone or something. It is often used in the context of performances, efforts, or decisions, as in 'The audience applauded at the end of the performance.' 'Applaud' has synonyms like 'praise' and 'acclaim,' and antonyms like 'boo' and 'criticize.' Phrases like 'applaud someone to the echo' and 'applaud someone's courage' use 'applaud' to denote enthusiastic and prolonged applause or admiration for someone's bravery or hard work.