SINCE 1828
dictionary
thesaurus
view recents

Thesaurus

applaud

verb
Save Word

Synonyms & Antonyms of applaud

to declare enthusiastic approval of
  • I applaud your decision to take that advanced course

Synonyms for applaud

Words Related to applaud

Phrases Synonymous with applaud

Near Antonyms for applaud

Antonyms for applaud
See the Dictionary Definition 

Learn More About applaud

Time Traveler for applaud

Time Traveler

The first known use of applaud was in the 15th century

See more words from the same century

Thesaurus Entries Near applaud

appetizingly

applaud

applaudable

See More Nearby Entries 

Cite this Entry

“Applaud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applaud. Accessed 21 Jan. 2022.

Style: MLA
MLACheck Mark Icon ChicagoCheck Mark Icon APACheck Mark Icon Merriam-WebsterCheck Mark Icon

More from Merriam-Webster on applaud

Nglish: Translation of applaud for Spanish Speakers

Britannica English: Translation of applaud for Arabic Speakers

WORD OF THE DAY

derring-do

Listen to the pronunciation of derring-do

See Definitions and Examples »

Test Your Vocabulary

Name that Thing: Flower Edition

  • shrubs having opposite leaves and showy clusters of usually sterile white pink or bluish flowers
  • Name that flower
Name That Thing

Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!

TAKE THE QUIZ
Universal Daily Crossword

A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.

TAKE THE QUIZ
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games