ALL meanings of applauds
ap·plaud
A a - 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