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.

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. Indianapolis Colts:

   I am thrilled that the Colts are seeking to help build diversity and inclusion in NFL coaching by launching this diversity fellowship coaching program, it’s a tremendous honor for me to be identified with the program. I applaud the Irsay family and the organization for taking this proactive step, and I hope it encourages other teams to look for ways to promote equal opportunities in the coaching ranks.

2. Ken Paxton:

   I applaud the Supreme Court for following the law and refusing to order mail-in balloting that the Texas Legislature has forbidden. Universal mail-in ballots, which are notoriously vulnerable to fraud, would only lead to greater election fraud and disenfranchise lawful voters, state election officials have many options available to safely and securely hold elections without risking widespread fraud. My office will continue to fight for safe, free and fair elections.

3. Hillary Clinton:

   I applaud [President Obama] and both Secretary Kerry and Secretary Moniz for their extraordinary efforts in bringing about this conclusion.

4. Maria Carrillo:

   We applaud the FDA's decision, there's a benefit to having access to it now.

5. Robert Lowery:

   Our frustration is, we deal with a very desensitized public, the natural inclination (about a runaway) is the child's behavioral problem is why they've left. We also see significant numbers of runway children who are running away from a situation, whether it's abuse or neglect or sexual abuse in the home. These children face unique risks when they're gone so we applaud the conversation and we applaud the attention that this issue is being given.

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