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   applaud

   /əˈplɔːd/

   verb

   • 1. show approval or praise by clapping: "the crowd whistled and applauded" Similar clapcheerwhistlegive a standing ovation toput one's hands togetherhailacclaimhurrahhurrayshout atshow one's appreciationask for an encoreinformal:give someone a big handbring the house downOpposite boohiss
   • ▪ show strong approval of (a person or action); praise: "Jill applauded the decision" Similar praisecommendacclaimsaluteextollaudadmirewelcomecelebrateexpress admiration forexpress approval oflook on with favourfavourapprove ofsing the praises ofpay tribute tospeak highly oftake one's hat off topay homage toexpress respect forOpposite criticize

   Word Origin late 15th century: from Latin applaudere, from ad- ‘to’ + plaudere ‘to clap’, reinforced by French applaudir.

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