APPLAUDS

Verb

applauds

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of applaud

Noun

applauds

plural of applaud

Source: Wiktionary


APPLAUD

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



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