applaud

[US]/əˈplɔːd/
[UK]/əˈplɑːd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. to express approval or praise for; to show approval or praise for
vi. to express approval or praise by clapping the hands

Example Sentences

I applaud your decision.

The spectators applauded wildly.

Jill applauded the decision.

applauded at the end of the concert;

We applauded him for his bravery.

I applaud your help and cooperation in fighting the scourage of terrorism.

applauded roundly; was roundly criticized.

Everyone applauded when the play ended.

They applauded Jack for his courage.

The boxes warmly applauded the famous violinist.

applauded her decision to complete her degree.

The audience warmly applauded when the performance came to the end.

The audience applauded after the soprano sang the aria so beautifully.

The residents in the neighbourhood all applauded the council's decision to close the small dye factory.

The speaker's supporters were planted in the audience and applauded loudly.

Even the synthetic serving-man, sitting at the table dressed in an unostentatious suit, applauded with gusto.

Many people don't understand a truth.When the people could applaud the different ideas , he would not has a chickenshit mien but a wonderful mien ,not has a puny power but a strong power.

Real-world Examples

Such seriousness is to be applauded.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

" Not bad! " said Ron as the crowd applauded.

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

People are applauding the players. People are applauding the players.

Source: New TOEIC Listening Essential Memorization in 19 Days

We told you how people in several countries are applauding healthcare providers.

Source: CNN 10 Student English March 2020 Compilation

That always bums me out when the crowd applauds the show ending that quickly.

Source: Conan Talk Show

That regulators move fast in emergencies is to be applauded.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

People were cheering and applauding and everything else.

Source: NPR News July 2014 Compilation

The Nobel committee should be applauded for rewarding economists who place power dynamics front and centre.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Public health experts generally applauded the move.

Source: Scientific 60 Seconds - Scientific American March 2022 Compilation

He applauded government reforms aimed at improving governance, security, and inclusiveness.

Source: VOA Daily Standard February 2018 Collection

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