Applaud | Mean of applaud in English Dictionary

/əˈplɑːd/

• Verb
• to strike the hands together over and over to show approval or praise
1. The audience stood and applauded [=clapped] at the end of the show.
2. Everyone applauded the graduates as they entered the auditorium.
3. The audience stood and applauded her performance.
• to express approval of or support for (something or someone)
1. They applauded [=praised] the change in policy.
2. We applaud the decision to lower taxes.
3. I applaud their efforts to clean up the city, but they must do more.
4. Although he didn't succeed in the end, he should be applauded [=praised] for his efforts.
5. Rather than being criticized for her honesty, she should be applauded for it.