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
Phrases with applaud
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'
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.
