Definition
applaud
verb
- to clap one’s hands together repeatedly to show approval or appreciation
- to express approval or praise for something
Examples
- The audience applauded loudly after the performance.
- Everyone applauded when she finished her speech.
- I applaud your efforts to help the community.
- The critics applauded the director’s bold new vision.
- We should applaud students who work hard in school.
- The crowd began to applaud as the team took the field.
- Many people applaud the government’s new environmental policies.