intransitive verb. To express approval, especially by clapping the hands.

intransitive verb. To express approval of (someone or something) especially by such clapping.

intransitive verb. To commend highly; praise.

To praise or show approval of by clapping the hands, acclamation, or other significant sign.

To praise in any way, as by words or actions; commend; approve.

Synonyms Extol, etc. (see praise, v.), cheer, cry up, magnify.

To express approval by clapping the hands or by other similar means.

To give praise; express approval.

transitive verb. To show approval of by clapping the hands, acclamation, or other significant sign.

transitive verb. To praise by words; to express approbation of; to commend; to approve.

intransitive verb. To express approbation loudly or significantly.

noun. Applause; applauding.

noun. Plaudit.

verb. To express approval (of something) by clapping the hands.

verb. To praise, or express approval for something or someone.

verb. express approval of

verb. clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

"What I think we can all applaud is the choice to put classical musicians in the spotlight."

censure  condemn  

praise  

applause  

Claud  Claude  Laud  Maud  Maude  

abide by  accede  accept  acclaim  acclaim  

applauded  applauding  applauds