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applauds

ap·plaud
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-plawd]
    • /əˈplɔd/
    • /əˈplɔːd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-plawd]
    • /əˈplɔd/

Definitions of applauds word

  • verb without object applauds to clap the hands as an expression of approval, appreciation, acclamation, etc.: They applauded wildly at the end of the opera. 1
  • verb without object applauds to express approval; give praise; acclaim. 1
  • verb with object applauds to clap the hands so as to show approval, appreciation, etc., of: to applaud an actor; to applaud a speech. 1
  • verb with object applauds to praise or express approval of: to applaud a person's ambition. 1
  • noun applauds Third-person singular simple present indicative form of applaud. 1
  • noun applauds plural of applaud. 0

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Origin of applauds

First appearance:

before 1530
One of the 29% oldest English words
1530-40; < Latin applaudere, equivalent to ap- ap-1 + plaudere to clap the hands

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Parts of speech for Applauds

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

applauds popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

applauds usage trend in Literature

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