— applauder , n. — applaudingly , adv.
/euh plawd"/ , v.i.
1. to clap the hands as an expression of approval, appreciation, acclamation, etc.: They applauded wildly at the end of the opera.
2. to express approval; give praise; acclaim.
v.t.
3. to clap the hands so as to show approval, appreciation, etc., of: to applaud an actor; to applaud a speech.
4. to praise or express approval of: to applaud a person's ambition.
[ 1530-40; applaudere, equiv. to ap- AP- 1 + plaudere to clap the hands ]