Definitions for Applaud
əˈplɔdap·plaud

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. applaud, clap, spat, acclaimverb

   clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

2. applaudverb

   express approval of

   "I applaud your efforts"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. applaudnoun

   Applause; applauding.

2. applaudnoun

   Plaudit.

3. applaudverb

   To express approval (of something) by clapping the hands.

   After the performance, the audience applauded for five minutes

4. applaudverb

   To praise, or express approval for something or someone.

   Although we don't like your methods, we applaud your motives.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To APPLAUDverb

   Etymology: applaudo, Lat.

   1. To praise by clapping the hand.2. To praise in general.

   I would applaud thee to the very echo,
   That should applaud again. William Shakespeare, Macbeth.

   Nations unborn your mighty names shall sound,
   And worlds applaud that must not yet be found! Alexander Pope.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. applaud

   Applause (Latin applaudere, to strike upon, clap) is primarily a form of ovation or praise expressed by the act of clapping, or striking the palms of the hands together, in order to create noise. Audiences usually applaud after a performance, such as a musical concert, speech, or play, as a sign of enjoyment and approval.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. applaud

   To applaud means to show approval, praise, or admiration, typically by clapping hands. It can also refer to expressing strong approval or praise verbally or through written words.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Applaudverb

   to show approval of by clapping the hands, acclamation, or other significant sign

2. Applaudverb

   to praise by words; to express approbation of; to commend; to approve

3. Applaudverb

   to express approbation loudly or significantly

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Applaud

   ap-plawd′, v.t. to praise by clapping the hands: to praise loudly: to express loudly approval of anything: to extol.—n. Applaud′er.—p.adj. Applaud′ing.—adv. Applaud′ingly.—n. Applause′, praise loudly expressed: acclamation.—adj. Applaus′ive.—adv. Applaus′ively. [L. applaud-ĕre—ad, to, plaudĕre, plausum, to clap. See Explode.]

CrunchBaseRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Applaud

   Applaud, LLC develops and operates a social networking website. The website allows students to log in and create a profile, add the profiles of friends and teachers, upload photos, and invite others to write Grad notes to be included in the profile. Applaud, LLC was formerly known as Applaud Book Company, LLC and changed its name to Applaud, LLC in August 2010. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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1. • Praise

How to pronounce Applaud?

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   Daniel

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   Karen

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Applaud in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Applaud in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of Applaud in a Sentence

1. Ramon Llamas:

   I applaud Apple's decision to say it won't be the first and will stand on the shoulders of the giants before it, eventually we'll all get there, but there's a lot to still work out.

2. Mark Brnovich:

   A Pima County judge lifted an injunction that was placed on Arizona's abortion statute, we applaud the court for upholding the will of the legislature and providing clarity and uniformity on this important issue. I have and will continue to protect the most vulnerable Arizonans.

3. Jimmy Kimmel:

   They actually increased funding by $2 billion and I applaud them for doing that.

4. Tommy Thompson:

   Politically, they're getting pushed pretty hard on hydroxychloroquine, but they're standing up and saying that The FDA warning's not The FDA warning, you've got to applaud them for that. The desperation is there, but they're saying it still needs to be discussed.

5. Will Rogers:

   The movies are the only business where you can go out front and applaud yourself.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Applaud
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Applaud
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Applaud
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Applaud
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Applaud
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Applaud
8. ^ CrunchBase
   https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/applaud