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Applaud Meaning, Usage & Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：clap in approval (applaud)

applaud 🔊

/əˈplɔːd/

To clap your hands together to show that you like a performance, speech, or achievement.

Audience applauding at a theater performance, hands clapping in dim light

clap in approval 🔊

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/klæp ɪn əˈpruːvəl/

To express approval or admiration by clapping one's hands together, typically after a performance or speech.

📁 Category：Entertainment & Sports 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'applaudere' (ad- 'to' + plaudere 'to clap').

💡 Mnemonic

Think of 'A + plaud' = 'A plaudit' (a round of applause). Applaud = give applause.

📖 Example

After the singer finished her amazing song, the entire audience stood up to applaud. 🔊 After the singer finished her amazing song, the entire audience stood up to clap in approval.

🔗 Collocations

applaud loudly – clap with strong sound

applaud enthusiastically – clap with great energy and fervor

applaud the performance – show approval for a show or act by clapping

🔄 Synonyms

clap (v.) – To strike the palms of the hands together, typically to show appreciation.

cheer (v.) – To shout or express loud encouragement or praise.

acclaim (v.) – To praise enthusiastically and publicly.

🚫 Antonyms

boo (v.) – To make a loud sound of disapproval.

hiss (v.) – To make a sibilant sound as a sign of disapproval.

jeer (v.) – To make rude and mocking remarks.

🌱 Derivatives

applause (n.) – The sound of clapping to show approval.

applauder (n.) – A person who applauds.

applauding (adj.) – Showing approval by clapping.

📖 Cultural Story

Borrowed from Latin 'applaudere', originally meaning 'to clap at a performance'. In ancient Rome, applause was a common way to show approval in theaters. Today, it also metaphorically means to praise policies or actions.

Meaning 2：praise enthusiastically (applaud)

applaud 🔊

/əˈplɔːd/

To praise someone or something, or to show strong approval and support for their actions or decisions.

Business team applauding in approval during a meeting with presentation

praise enthusiastically 🔊

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/preɪz ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪkli/

To strongly agree with or support an action, decision, or idea, often publicly.

📁 Category：Social Economy 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Environmental groups applaud the government's new measures to protect the forest. 🔊 Environmental groups express strong approval for the government's new measures to protect the forest.

🔗 Collocations

applaud the decision – show strong support for a decision

applaud someone's efforts – praise someone's hard work or attempt

applaud the initiative – express approval for a new plan or idea

🔄 Synonyms

commend (v.) – To praise formally or officially.

praise (v.) – To express warm approval or admiration of.

endorse (v.) – To declare public approval or support of something.

🚫 Antonyms

criticize (v.) – To indicate the faults of someone or something in a disapproving way.

condemn (v.) – To express complete disapproval of, typically in public.

disapprove (v.) – To have or express an unfavorable opinion about something.

🌱 Derivatives

applause (n.) – Praise or approval expressed by clapping or cheering.

applaudable (adj.) – Deserving praise or approval.

applauding (adj.) – Expressing strong approval or support.