Applaud vs. Applause

Applaudnoun

(obsolete) Applause; applauding.

Applausenoun

The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by the clapping of hands, stamping or tapping of the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation.

Applaudnoun

(obsolete) Plaudit.

Applausenoun

The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by clapping the hands, stamping or tapping with the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation.

‘The brave man seeks not popular applause.’;

Applaudverb

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

‘After the performance, the audience applauded for five minutes.’;

Applausenoun

a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

Applaudverb

To praise, or express approval for something or someone.

‘Although we don't like your methods, we applaud your motives.’;

Applause

Applause (Latin applaudere, to strike upon, clap) is primarily a form of ovation or praise expressed by the act of clapping, or striking the palms of the hands together, in order to create noise. Audiences usually applaud after a performance, such as a musical concert, speech, or play, as a sign of enjoyment and approval.

Applaudverb

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

‘I would applaud thee to the very echo,That should applaud again.’;

Applaudverb

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

‘By the gods, I do applaud his courage.’;

Applaudverb

To express approbation loudly or significantly.

Applaudverb

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

Applaudverb

express approval of;

‘I applaud your efforts’;