applaud

Speech parts

1. applaud - Noun

2. applaud - Verb

Meaning

To show approval of by clapping the hands, acclamation, or other significant sign.

To praise by words; to express approbation of; to commend; to approve.

To express approbation loudly or significantly.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

acclaim approve spat clap magnify commend extol revere encore barrack support jubilate honor encourage celebrate
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Antonyms

boo savage scout hector sully flay
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Hypernyms

motion praise gesture gesticulate

Hyponyms

herald bravo acclaim hail cheer

Phrases with the word

applaud enthusiastically applaud someone

Derivatives

applauded applauding

Examples

We can't all be heroes, because somebody has to sit on the curb and applaud when they go by. Will Rogers

The movies are the only business where you can go out front and applaud yourself. Will Rogers

Free speech is not to be regulated like diseased cattle and impure butter. The audience that hissed yesterday may applaud today, even for the same performance. William O. Douglas

You cannot applaud with one hand. Persian Proverb

One hand can't applaud. Algerian Proverb

Applaud the man who cheats a cheater. Italian Proverb

Close letter words and terms

applanation applanation tonometer applanator applaud enthusiastically applaud someone applaud to the echo