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Applaud
/əˈplɔːd/
To express approval by clapping hands together; a sign of appreciation or praise.
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Examples:
They also applauded Neely's courage for leaping into the new medium.
Theseus was amused, however, and applauded the performance with enthusiasm.
Little Jacob applauded till his hands were sore;
Etymology:
"Applaud" comes from the Latin verb "applaudere," meaning "to strike upon, clap," combined from "ad-" (to) and "plaudere" (to clap). It entered Middle French as "applaudir," eventually becoming "applaude" in Middle English.