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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Applaud \Ap*plaud"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Applauded}; p. pr & vb n. {Applauding}.] [L. applaudere ad + plaudere to clash, to clap the hands: cf F. applaudir Cf {Explode}.] 1. To show approval of by clapping the hands, acclamation, or other significant sign. I would applaud thee to the very echo, That should applaud again --Shak. 2. To praise by words to express approbation of to commend; to approve. By the gods, I do applaud his courage. --Shak. Syn: To praise; extol; commend; cry up magnify; approve. See {Praise}. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Applaud \Ap*plaud"\, v. i. To express approbation loudly or significantly. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: applaud v 1: clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval [syn: {clap}, {spat}, {acclaim}] [ant: {boo}] 2: express approval of "I applaud your efforts"
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