C1verbartsemotions
US/əˈplɔːd/
UK/əˈplɔːd/
to clap your hands to show you enjoyed something, or to praise a person or an action
In context
The audience stood up and applauded the singer for several minutes.
I applaud your decision to leave a job that made you unhappy.
Teachers applauded the new rules for making classrooms safer.
Words that go with applaud
verb + adverb
- applaud loudlyThe crowd applauded loudly when the team came out.
- applaud warmlyEveryone applauded warmly after her speech.
- applaud enthusiasticallyStudents applauded enthusiastically at the end.
verb + noun
- applaud a decisionEnvironmental groups applauded the decision.
- applaud the effortsWe applaud the efforts of all the volunteers.
verb + preposition
- applaud someone forCritics applauded the director for his honesty.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
They applauded to the winner.Correct: They applauded the winner.