Definitions
express that something is worthy of praise
Word origin
From Middle English applauden, from Latin applaudere (“to clap the hands together, applaud”), from ad (“to”) + plaudere (“to strike, clap”).
Used in a sentence
“After the performance, the audience applauded for five minutes.”
“Although we don't like your methods, we applaud your motives.”
“Now by the Gods, I do applaude his courage.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Clap in approval”7 letters
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