Synonyms of applaud

applaud

verb

ə-ˈplȯd 

as in to praise

to declare enthusiastic approval of

I applaud your decision to take that advanced course

Synonyms & Similar Words

• praise
• hail
• commend
• salute
• acclaim
• laud
• cheer
• tout
• endorse
• crack up
• accredit
• recommend
• bravo
• clap
• approve
• rise (to)
• celebrate
• extol
• favor
• eulogize
• doff one's hat to
• support
• root (for)
• overpraise
• sing
• ballyhoo
• idolize
• adulate
• emblazon
• glorify
• magnify
• flatter
• belaud
• deify

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• knock
• disparage
• blame
• slam
• belittle
• pan
• criticize
• put down
• censure
• admonish
• chide
• rebuke
• discommend
• reprimand
• reprove
• reproach
• reprobate
• excoriate
• vilify
• castigate
• reprehend
• skewer
• lambaste
• slag
• keelhaul

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of applaud

Usually, people stand up and applaud, and everybody just turned and looked at us. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

Mamdani applauded police for stopping the attack but said an internal investigation would be conducted. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2026

Whatever our party affiliation or political views, Americans should appreciate Roosevelt’s ingenuity, determination and confidence and applaud Eisenhower’s competence, planning and stewardship. — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

After Savery finished her victim impact statement, a handful of other victims and observers in the courtroom applauded. — Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026