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applaud

app·laud

UK/əˈplɔːd/ US/əˈplɔd/ fairly common

verb

1.

clap one''s hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

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2.

express approval of

  • “I applaud your efforts”

Origin

From Middle English applauden, from Latin applaudere (“to clap the hands together, applaud”), from ad (“to”) + plaudere (“to strike, clap”).

Phrases

  • applaud to the echo

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