app
laud
Third Person
applauds
Present Participle
applauding
Past Tense
applauded
Past Participle
applauded
1
to clap one's hands as a sign of approval
- The attendees continued to applaud for several minutes to show their appreciation for the outstanding orchestra performance.
- The audience erupted to applaud after a powerful and emotional scene in the play.
- The entire auditorium seemed to applaud in unison after the breathtaking magic trick.
- The crowd couldn't help but applaud when the skilled chef presented the beautifully plated dish.
Antonyms:
2
to show enthusiastic approval or praise for a person or their actions
transitive
- The community wholeheartedly applauded her efforts in organizing the charity event.
- The team members applauded his dedication to the project during the meeting.
- Friends and family members applaud his courage in pursuing his dreams.
- The citizens will applaud the mayor's swift response to the crisis.
- The teacher applauds the student's creativity in the art competition.