Main Entry:

ap·plaud

Pronunciation:

\ə-ˈplȯd\

Function:

verb

Etymology:

Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French aplaudir, from Latin applaudere, from ad- + plaudere to applaud

Date:

15th century

intransitive verb : to express approval especially by clapping the hands transitive verb 1 : to express approval of : praise <applaud her efforts to lose weight> 2 : to show approval of especially by clapping the hands

— ap·plaud·able \-ˈplȯ-də-bəl\ adjective

— ap·plaud·ably \-blē\ adverb

— ap·plaud·er noun