applaudire — meaning in English

English meaning

• acclaim verb To praise enthusiastically and publicly.
• applaud verb To clap your hands to show approval or enjoyment.
• clap verb To strike the palms of the hands together to make a sharp sound, especially to applaud.

Senses

applaudire is used for these senses in English:

• acclaim (transitive, rare) To salute or praise with great approval; to compliment; to applaud; to welcome enthusiastically.
• applaud (transitive, intransitive) To express approval (of something) by clapping the hands.
• clap (intransitive) To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound.

acclaim — full definition

1. verb To praise enthusiastically and publicly.
2. noun Enthusiastic public praise or approval.

applaud — full definition

1. verb To clap your hands to show approval or enjoyment.
2. verb To praise or express strong approval of something.

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