applaud

Everyday

1. To applaud is to clap your hands to show that you liked a show, a speech or a performance. tree →
2. To applaud someone or something is to praise them or say they did right. tree →

In the lessons

At school assemblies, plays and concerts the audience applauds. In news and ethics, people «applaud» a brave or kind decision. Phrases: «applaud loudly», «applaud the decision», «stand and applaud».

Examples

• The audience applauded at the end of the school play. tree →
• Everyone applauded when Sara scored the goal. tree →
• We applaud your hard work this year. tree →
• The crowd stood up and applauded. tree →
• Teachers applauded the pupils' idea to recycle more. tree →
• Please applaud our guest speaker. tree →
• All the animals applauded the Fox loudly. tree →

Note

Noun: «applause» (uncountable). Spelling: two p's. In everyday speech people say «clap» more often. Formal use: «I applaud your honesty» = I praise it.