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Applaud

//əˈplɔd// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Applause; applauding. obsolete
  2. 2
    Plaudit. obsolete
Verb
  1. 1
    To express approval (of something) by clapping the hands. intransitive, transitive

    "After the performance, the audience applauded for five minutes."

  2. 2
    express that something is worthy of praise wordnet
  3. 3
    To praise, or express approval for something or someone. intransitive, transitive

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

  4. 4
    clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English applauden, from Latin applaudere (“to clap the hands together, applaud”), from ad (“to”) + plaudere (“to strike, clap”).

Etymology 2

From Middle English applauden, from Latin applaudere (“to clap the hands together, applaud”), from ad (“to”) + plaudere (“to strike, clap”).

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