applaud
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /əˈplɔːd/
Forms: applauded
applaud means: To hit your hands together repeatedly to show that you enjoyed or liked something.
verb
To hit your hands together repeatedly to show that you enjoyed or liked something.
- The audience applauded.
- We applauded the dancers after their performance.
- Everyone stood up and applauded loudly.
To say that you approve of someone's actions or think they have done well.
- I applaud your courage.
- The newspaper applauded the government's decision.
- We should applaud them for helping others.
Questions about applaud
What does applaud mean?
To hit your hands together repeatedly to show that you enjoyed or liked something.
What is applaud in other languages?
Türkçe: alkışlamak · Español: aplaudir · Français: applaudir · Deutsch: applaudieren · Italiano: applaudire · 日本語: 拍手する
How do you pronounce applaud?
It is pronounced /əˈplɔːd/.
How do you use applaud in a sentence?
The audience applauded. We applauded the dancers after their performance.
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