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applauded

3 definitions • 3 examples
1
past simple and past participle of
2
to show enjoyment or approval of something such as a performance or speech by clapping the hands repeatedly to make a noise:

Examples:

You should have heard the audience applaud - the noise was fantastic.
She was applauded for a full five minutes after her speech.
3
to say that you admire and agree with a person's action or decision:

Examples:

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

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