transcription, транскрипция: [ ə-ˈplȯd ]
verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French aplaudir, from Latin applaudere, from ad- + plaudere to applaud
Date: 15th century
intransitive verb
: to express approval especially by clapping the hands
transitive verb
1. : to express approval of : praise
applaud her efforts to lose weight
2. : to show approval of especially by clapping the hands
• ap·plaud·able -ˈplȯ-də-bəl adjective
• ap·plaud·ably -blē adverb
• ap·plaud·er noun