English verb: applaud | |||
1. | applaud (communication) clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval | ||
Synonyms | acclaim, clap, spat | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | gesticulate, gesture, motion | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | bravo | ||
Entail | approve, O.K., okay, sanction | ||
Antonyms | boo, hiss | ||
2. | applaud (communication) express approval of | ||
Samples | I applaud your efforts. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | praise | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | acclaim, cheer, hail, herald | ||