applaud

Definition of Applaud in English :

1. acclaim, applaud, clap, spat

clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

2. applaud

express approval of

Example Sentences:
'I applaud your efforts'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Applaud

verb

1.

to indicate approval of (a person, performance, etc) by clapping the hands

2. (usually tr)

to offer or express approval or praise of (an action, person, or thing)

I applaud your decision

verb transitive, verb intransitive

1.

to show approval or enjoyment (of) by clapping the hands or by cheering, stamping the feet, etc.

2.

to praise; approve; commend

v. ap·plaud·ed, ap·plaud·ing, ap·plauds

v.intr.

To express approval, especially by clapping the hands.

v.tr.

1. To express approval of (someone or something) especially by such clapping.

2. To commend highly; praise: applauded her decision to finish college.