applaud
The origin and history of applaud.
Etymology
From Latin applaudere, "to clap the hands together," from ad- ("to") + plaudere ("to clap, strike").
The origin and history of applaud.
From Latin applaudere, "to clap the hands together," from ad- ("to") + plaudere ("to clap, strike").
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