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| ap·plaud [ ə pláwd ] (past and past participle ap·plaud·ed, present participle ap·plaud·ing, 3rd person present singular ap·plauds) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb clap hands: to clap hands as a sign of welcome, enjoyment, appreciation, or approval
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2. transitive verb express approval: to praise somebody or something
 applauded the students' achievement
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| [15th century. Directly or via French< Latin applaudere "clap at" < plaudere "clap"] |
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| ap·plaud·a·ble adjective |
| ap·plaud·er noun |
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