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 We have been deeply entwined with the country for a long time — in my case nearly forty years — in ways that even many Japanese people applaud. — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 What followed was Sedgwick and Bacon each saying something in Czech to the delight of the crowd, which applauded and cheered. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2026 One supporter applauded the board for teaching the Bible and keeping Sharia law out of public schools. — Rachel Royster. Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026 Ramos and other tribal leaders applauded that step and this year, Ramos is advancing a bill to issue a similar apology on behalf of the Legislature. — Andrew Graham july 8, Sacbee.com, 8 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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  • Penn previously served as vice president of Uber Eats, and helped build the company’s food delivery and international ride-hailing business.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 14 July 2026
  • After years of lobbying, the 40% tax relief on movies of up to £15M ($20M) budget was hailed by the likes of Christopher Nolan, Ridley Scott and Barbara Broccoli when it was finally introduced in the spring of 2024.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 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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  • Following Fuentes’ lead, other influencers on the far-right have also taken to questioning the Holocaust and filming videos praising Adolf Hitler, throwing Nazi salutes and singing along to antisemitic songs.
    — Will Carless, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • That's a dominating performance, and makes a $300 discount worth saluting.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026
Definition of salute

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