Thesaurus: applaud

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1. v. t. To show approval of by clapping the hands, acclamation, or other significant sign.
2. v. t. To praise by words; to express approbation of; to commend; to approve.
3. v. i. To express approbation loudly or significantly.
4. v. clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
5. v. express that something is worthy of praise
6. 1. To show approval of by clapping the hands, acclamation, or other significant sign. I would applaud thee to the very echo, That should applaud again. Shak. 2. To praise by words; to express approbation of; to commend; to approve. By the gods, I do applaud his courage. Shak. Syn. -- To praise; extol; commend; cry up; magnify; approve. See Praise. To express approbation loudly or significantly.
7. v:100 v. clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval v. express approval of