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applaudto 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

applaud concept
💡 Concept

to clap your hands to show approval or praise

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applaud rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Catch the fraud abroad, and the world will applaud!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/əˈplɔːd/
🇬🇧 UK/əˈplɔːd/

🌳Etymology

Prefixad--
Rootplaud

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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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The cat seemed to applaud by rapidly tapping its paws when I opened the tuna can.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

praisecommendacclaimcheercelebrate

Antonyms

criticizecondemnboo

Related

clapovationappreciationapprovalrecognition