APPLAUD', verb transitive [Latin applaudo; ad and plaudo, to make a noise by clapping the hands; Eng. loud.] 1. To praise by clapping the hands, acclamation, or other significant sign. 2. To praise by words, actions or other means; to express approbation of; to commend; used in a general sense.
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