Synonyms for applaud
əˈplɔdap·plaud

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1. applaud

   In the old sense of wonder, admire is practically obsolete; the word now expresses a delight and approval, in which the element of wonder unconsciously mingles. We admire beauty in nature and art, delight in the innocent happiness of children, enjoy books or society, a walk or a dinner. We approve what is excellent, applaud heroic deeds, esteem the good, love our friends. We honor and respect noble character wherever found; we revere and venerate it in the aged. We extol the goodness and adore the majesty and power of God.

   Synonyms:
   admire, adore, approve, delight in, enjoy, esteem, esteem, extol, honor, love, respect, revere, venerate, wonder

   Antonyms:
   abhor, abominate, contemn, despise, detest, dislike, execrate, hate, ridicule, scorn

   Preposition:
   Admire at may still very rarely be found in the old sense of wonder at.

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1. applaud

   Synonyms:
   laud, praise, extol, approve, eulogize, commend, cry up, magnify, encourage, cheer

   Antonyms:
   disapprove, denounce, decry, censure, execrate

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1. applaud, clap, spat, acclaimverb

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

   Synonyms:
   clap, acclaim, spat, herald, hail

   Antonyms:
   hiss, boo

2. applaudverb

   express approval of

   "I applaud your efforts"

   Synonyms:
   clap, acclaim, spat

   Antonyms:
   hiss, boo

Matched Categories

1. • Praise

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1. applaudverb

   Synonyms:
   cheer, clap

2. applaudverb

   Synonyms:
   praise, commend, laud, approve, compliment, extol, magnify, cry up

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1. List of paraphrases for "applaud":

   welcome, commend, praise, congratulate, salute, clap, appreciate

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How to use applaud in a sentence?

1. Jonathan Scott:

   I applaud Charlie Sheen for coming out publicly, it was a huge milestone in the HIV epidemic when Magic Johnson came out, then Rock Hudson and Greg Louganis as a Olympic medalist. That was over 25 years ago. HIV may not be fatal and incurable as it was then, yet at the same time there are many people to help and much to do.

2. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortex:

   This is one area where I believe that there's kind of a track record of some slight disagreement between the president-elect and myself, and I say that, you know -- this is it, it's not a fight - it's just a disagreement, i believe that President-elect Biden has a very optimistic view of the Republican Party. He,he has made statements on, you know, once Trump is gone, they will see the error of their ways. And I applaud his optimismbut I disagree with his assessment.

3. Tim Kaine:

   I do want to express appreciation to the Majority Leader, i applaud him for reaching out to the White House and speaking directly with the President about the bill. And the President indicated he would sign White House.

4. Ward Cates:

   As a public health person, I applaud their creativity and willingness to transfer innovation to a world that usually doesn't have much consideration in that age group.

5. Aesop:

   Men often applaud an imitation, and hiss the real thing.