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- pronunciation:
plawd
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
applauds, applauding, applauded |
| definition: |
to clap the hands in approval.
The audience applauded loudly at the end of the concert.- synonyms:
- clap
- antonyms:
- boo
- similar words:
- acclaim
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| related words: |
cheer |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
give approval to by clapping the hands.
The audience applauded the speaker enthusiastically.- synonyms:
- clap
- antonyms:
- boo
- similar words:
- acclaim, cheer, root for
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| definition 2: |
to give approval to; praise.
The principal applauded the teachers for all their hard work.We applaud these endeavors on the part of the government, but we feel that more needs to be done.- synonyms:
- acclaim, commend, laud, praise
- antonyms:
- admonish, bemoan, censure, deplore, disparage
- similar words:
- bravo, celebrate, compliment, congratulate, eulogize, exalt, extol, glorify, hail, honor
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| related words: |
commend, crown, salute, welcome |
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| derivation: |
applaudingly (adv.) |
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