APPLAUD


Meaning of APPLAUD in English

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

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