ALL meanings of applaud
ap·plaud
A a - verb applaud When a group of people applaud, they clap their hands in order to show approval, for example when they have enjoyed a play or concert. 3
- verb applaud When an attitude or action is applauded, people praise it. 3
- verb applaud to indicate approval of (a person, performance, etc) by clapping the hands 3
- verb applaud to offer or express approval or praise of (an action, person, or thing) 3
- verb transitive applaud to show approval or enjoyment (of) by clapping the hands or by cheering, stamping the feet, etc. 3
- verb transitive applaud to praise; approve; commend 3
- verb without object applaud 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 applaud to express approval; give praise; acclaim. 1
- verb with object applaud to clap the hands so as to show approval, appreciation, etc., of: to applaud an actor; to applaud a speech. 1
- verb with object applaud to praise or express approval of: to applaud a person's ambition. 1
- noun applaud Show approval or praise by clapping. 1
- intransitive verb applaud clap 1
- transitive verb applaud clap in approval of 1
- transitive verb applaud show approval of 1
- noun applaud (Obsolete (No longer in use)) Applause; applauding. 0
- noun applaud (Obsolete (No longer in use)) Plaudit. 0
- verb applaud (Transitive Verb) VI To express approval (of something) by clapping the hands. 0
- verb applaud (Transitive Verb) VI To praise, or express approval for something or someone. 0