
Applaud
To clap one's hands in praise, approval, or admiration; to express praise publicly.
verbApplaud
To clap one's hands in praise, approval, or admiration; to express praise publicly.
verb
Imagine This
Imagine a stage lights up as a performer finishes a flawless routine; the crowd rises, mimes clapping in rhythm, and a voice booms, 'Applaud the champion!' as the applause grows louder.
Sounds Like
uh-PLOHD
Looks Like
Looks like applause; visually related to the noun 'applause'.
Remember This
Applaud is the verb form; the noun is applause. It comes from Latin applaudere, meaning to clap or praise.
Other Forms
Connect With
applause, praise, commend, acclaim, cheer, laud
Note
Applaud is transitive: you applaud a person, performance, idea, or proposal. Do not confuse with 'applause,' which is the noun referring to the act of clapping. Formal writing might favor 'applauded' (past) or 'applauding' (present participle) depending on tense.
