applauded; applauding; applauds
: to express approval especially by clapping the hands
The audience applauded at the end of the performance.
1
: to express approval of : praise
I applaud her efforts to lose weight.
2
: to show approval of especially by clapping the hands
Spectators applauded the team.
Synonyms
Examples of applaud in a Sentence
Everyone applauded the graduates as they entered the auditorium.
The audience stood and applauded her performance.
We applaud the decision to lower taxes.
I applaud their efforts to clean up the city, but they must do more.
Rather than being criticized for her honesty, she should be applauded for it.
Recent Examples on the Web
In February, Albert Einstein College of Medicine was the latest program to become tuition free, thanks to a $1 billion gift from Dr. Ruth Gottesman, whose generosity and modesty in asking nothing — not even naming rights — in return for her donation should be applauded.
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Ezekiel J. Emanuel and Matthew Guido, STAT, 22 Apr. 2024
While Bass’ allies applauded her work on homelessness, others privately questioned how far the donations raised by LA4LA would go, arguing that billions are ultimately needed to fix the problem.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2024
Children's advocates applauded Meta's move on Thursday, saying the features introduced appear encouraging.
—CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
During a media call Wednesday, advocates for clean drinking water standards and members of Michigan's congressional delegation applauded the EPA for setting a national baseline for clean drinking water.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2024
In the comment section, fans applauded Sewell's believable and realistic transformation.
—Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
The songs took the world by storm with her fans applauding her move to country music.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2024
Tarnow also applauded the first responders who handled the case.
—Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
Her remark was applauded by the audience and fellow guest Alison Brie.
—Tatiana Tenreyro, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024
Ezekiel J. Emanuel and Matthew Guido, STAT, 22 Apr. 2024
While Bass’ allies applauded her work on homelessness, others privately questioned how far the donations raised by LA4LA would go, arguing that billions are ultimately needed to fix the problem.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2024
Children's advocates applauded Meta's move on Thursday, saying the features introduced appear encouraging.
—CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
During a media call Wednesday, advocates for clean drinking water standards and members of Michigan's congressional delegation applauded the EPA for setting a national baseline for clean drinking water.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2024
In the comment section, fans applauded Sewell's believable and realistic transformation.
—Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
The songs took the world by storm with her fans applauding her move to country music.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2024
Tarnow also applauded the first responders who handled the case.
—Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
Her remark was applauded by the audience and fellow guest Alison Brie.
—Tatiana Tenreyro, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Applaud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/applaud. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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applaud
verb
ap·plaud
ə-ˈplȯd 
1
: praise sense 1, approve
applaud their efforts
2
: to show approval especially by clapping the hands
applauder
noun
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