applaud — to clap your hands to show approval or praise
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to clap your hands to show approval or praise
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈplɔːd/
Korean meaning: 박수를 치다, 찬사를 보내다
Korean pronunciation: 어**플로**드
Example Sentences
- The cat seemed to applaud by rapidly tapping its paws when I opened the tuna can.
- I applaud your decision to finally clean your room after six months.
- The critics applauded the director's innovative approach to storytelling.
applaud
VERB//əˈplɔːd//
to clap your hands to show approval or praise
to clap your hands to show approval or praise
Catch the fraud abroad, and the world will applaud!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'applaudere', combining 'ad-' (to) and 'plaudere' (to clap or strike). The word originally referred to the physical act of clapping hands as a gesture of approval.
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📝Examples
“The cat seemed to applaud by rapidly tapping its paws when I opened the tuna can.”
“I applaud your decision to finally clean your room after six months.”
“The critics applauded the director's innovative approach to storytelling.”
“We should applaud teachers for their dedication during difficult times.”
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