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.]

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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?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say Applaud in sign language?

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. Silke Pflueger:

   They are getting to use their constitutional right to say that they dont agree with what Im doing but I have a constitutional right to also stand up here and say, Hey, I think people of faith should be involved, soI applaud it, I think its great. Thats what I love about this country.

2. Bernie Sanders:

   What it means is, what Cardi B does, not only is she an enormously popular entertainer, what she is doing is speaking to young people about the important issues that are on their minds and I applaud that very much.

3. Nathan Lents:

   When Christians and evolutionary science find harmony and common ground, or at least a peaceful truce, we can build trust and begin to work together on matters that threaten the healthy, safety, and flourishing of us all, for this reason, I applaud the work that Christian scientists are doing to bring greater acceptance and understanding of science into their communities. We need not be at war with each other.

4. Tony Abboud:

   We applaud congressional efforts to prohibit the sale of tobacco products to anyone under 21 and urge the President to sign this bill. The Vapor Technology Association has advocated for raising the age to 21 for all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, and believes, along with the public health groups, that this is the most significant step that can be taken to reduce youth access and use, vTA stands ready to continue working with Congress on the many real solutions( rather than a misguided flavor ban agenda), that should be implemented to achieve the twin goals of restricting youth vaping and preserving flavored vapor as an alternative for adults desperately trying to quit smoking.

5. Ryan James:

   I applaud State's proposal to begin releasing Clinton's emails on June 30, 2015, but I do not believe that additional rolling productions every 60 days is sufficiently frequent to enable the public to engage in fully informed discussion about Secretary Clinton's leadership style and decisions while at the helm of the State Department.

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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