APPLAUD


Meaning of APPLAUD in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ əplɔ:d ]

( applauds, applauding, applauded)

1.

When a group of people applaud , they clap their hands in order to show approval, for example when they have enjoyed a play or concert.

The audience laughed and applauded...

Every person stood to applaud his unforgettable act of courage.

VERB : V , V n

2.

When an attitude or action is applauded , people praise it.

He should be applauded for his courage...

This last move can only be applauded...

She applauds the fact that they are promoting new ideas.

VERB : be V-ed for n , be V-ed , V n

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