applaud

verb

ə-ˈplȯd How to pronounce applaud (audio)
Definition of applaudnext
as in to praise
to declare enthusiastic approval of I applaud your decision to take that advanced course

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Recent Examples of applaud Johnson, of Louisiana, applauded Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, and others on the panel for moving swiftly to advance the resolution and unlock what would be Republicans’ third reconciliation bill this Congress. — Kevin Freking, Fortune, 15 July 2026 The chamber, filled with a number of Democratic and Republican senators, applauded after she was sworn in. — Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 14 July 2026 Jasmin Camacho, an evolutionary biologist at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, applauds the python work as another way of looking in unexpected places for potential drugs and cures. — Ari Daniel, NPR, 13 July 2026 Children and parents applauded the performances by the Bob Baker Marionette Theater and opera singer San Cha at Lewis MacAdams Riverfront Park in what’s otherwise known as Frogtown. — Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for applaud
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applaud
  1. praise
  2. hail
  3. commend
  4. salute
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  • Messi praised Yamal as a top talent during an event with Fanatics in between the respective press conferences.
    — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • Clement, whose own All-Star rise was influenced by Mattingly, praised his former coach's success, noting his reunion with his son, the Phillies' general manager.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of praise
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  • An alleged child-abuse drama which cleverly plays with audiences own sense of prejudice, the work is hailed in its native Catalonia as a modern Catalan classic.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 21 July 2026
  • She was hailed as a natural politician, a performer from a young age who had starred in music and theater productions.
    — Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
Definition of hail
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  • Clients as well as opposing counsel routinely commend her ability to quickly identify risk, to build strategies that align with client goals and objectives, and to efficiently seek resolution or streamline to trial, as needed.
    — Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 15 July 2026
  • Leeper says the authors should be commended for those precautions, but the possibility of contamination can’t be ruled out completely.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of commend
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  • Trout had just saluted a fellow All-Star, Detroit Tigers rookie shortstop Kevin McGonigle, who like Trout grew up in the area, rooting for the Phillies.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
  • Videos shared by the Grand Junction Fire Department (GJFD) showed the crowd saluting as a vehicle with Dale’s body passed by.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
Definition of salute

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