Applaud: meaning, definitions and examples

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applaud

 

[ ษ™หˆplษ”หd ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

showing approval

To applaud means to show approval or praise by clapping hands or making noise. It is a way to express admiration or appreciation for someone or something.

Synonyms

acclaim, cheer, clap, praise

Examples of usage

  • He applauded enthusiastically at the end of the performance.
  • The audience applauded the speaker for her inspiring speech.
  • We should applaud the efforts of healthcare workers during these challenging times.
Context #2 | Verb

official approval

To applaud can also mean to officially approve or praise someone or something. It is often used in contexts such as award ceremonies or recognition events.

Synonyms

approve, commend, praise

Examples of usage

  • The committee applauded her dedication to the cause.
  • The company applauded the employee of the month for his outstanding performance.
Context #3 | Noun

sound of approval

As a noun, applause refers to the sound of approval made by clapping hands or other means. It is a form of feedback or recognition for a performance or achievement.

Synonyms

acclaim, cheers, ovation

Examples of usage

  • The applause after the concert was thunderous.
  • He could hear the applause from the audience as he exited the stage.

Translations

Translations of the word "applaud" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aplaudir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคพเคฒเคฟเคฏเคพเค เคฌเคœเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช applaudieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bertepuk tangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฟะปะพะดัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ klaskaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‹ๆ‰‹ใ™ใ‚‹ (hakushu suru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท applaudir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aplaudir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alkฤฑลŸlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ•์ˆ˜ ์น˜๋‹ค (baksoo chida)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุตูู‚ (yusafiq)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tleskat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tlieskaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ผ“ๆŽŒ (gว” zhวŽng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ploskati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klappa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะป ัะพา“ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒจแƒ˜แƒก แƒ“แƒแƒ™แƒ•แƒ แƒ (tashis dak'vra)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alqฤฑลŸlamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aplaudir

Etymology

The word 'applaud' originated from the Latin word 'applaudere', which means 'to clap, strike, beat upon, applaud'. The act of applauding has been a way for people to show approval or appreciation for centuries, dating back to ancient Roman and Greek cultures. It is a universal form of expressing admiration and support.

See also: applauded, applause.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,328, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.