applauding
present participle of applaud
applauding (countable and uncountable, plural applaudings)
applause
The tribute of tears and applaudings; the tribute of sympathy and of thoughts too deep for applaudings — too deep for tears, have attested his sway.
Source: Wiktionary
Ap*plaud", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Applauded; p. pr. & vb. n. Applauding.] Etym: [L. applaudere; ad + plaudere to clash, to clap the hands: cf. F. applaudir. Cf. Explode.]
1. To show approval of by clapping the hands, acclamation, or other significant sign. I would applaud thee to the very echo, That should applaud again. Shak.
2. To praise by words; to express approbation of; to commend; to approve. By the gods, I do applaud his courage. Shak.
Syn.
– To praise; extol; commend; cry up; magnify; approve. See Praise.
Ap*plaud", v. i.
Definition: To express approbation loudly or significantly.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
12 January 2025
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