applaud
Translation
to applaud, to clap, to praise
Examples
The audience applauded the performance.
The audience applauded the performance.
I applaud your decision to help.
I applaud your decision to help.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to show approval by clapping The audience applauded the performance.
((sth.)) to show strong approval of (sth.) I applaud your decision to help.
Similar Words
Synonyms: clap, praise, commend; Antonyms: boo, criticize
Etymology
From Latin 'applaudere', from 'ad-' (to, toward) + 'plaudere' (to clap, strike).
Memory Tips
Imagine the sound of clapping: 'ap-PLAUD, ap-PLAUD'. The 'plaud' part sounds like a loud clap.