'applaud' definitions:

Definition of 'applaud'

(from WordNet)
verb
Clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval [syn: applaud, clap, spat, acclaim] [ant: boo, hiss]
verb
Express approval of; "I applaud your efforts"

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