applaud

4 definitions • 4 examples

to show enjoyment or approval of something such as a performance or speech by clapping the hands repeatedly to make a noise:

You should have heard the audience applaud - the noise was fantastic.

She was applauded for a full five minutes after her speech.

to say that you admire and agree with a person's action or decision:

We applaud the family's decision to remain silent over the issue.

to show your enjoyment or approval of something such as a performance by clapping your hands repeatedly

to say that you admire and agree with a person’s action or decision:

We applaud the family’s decision to protect their privacy.