Applauds Meaning in English
word · lemma: applaud
əˈpɫɔdz
uh-PLAWDZ
ɐplˈɔːdz
uh-PLAWDZ
Definition
To show approval or enjoyment by clapping hands. It can also mean to praise or approve of something in a more general way.
Usage & Nuances
More formal than 'claps'; often used in written or serious contexts. Commonly appears as 'the audience applauds,' or used metaphorically such as 'the community applauds the new policy.' Less common in everyday spoken English.
Spanish: aplaudePortuguese (BR): aplaudePortuguese (PT): aplaudeChinese (Simplified): 鼓掌Chinese (Traditional): 鼓掌Hindi: तालियाँ बजाता हैArabic: يصفقBengali: তালি দেয় - প্রশংসা করেRussian: аплодирует - одобряетJapanese: 拍手する - 賞賛するVietnamese: vỗ tay - tán dươngKorean: 박수를 치다 - 칭찬하다Turkish: alkışlar - takdir ederUrdu: تالیاں بجاتا ہے - تعریف کرتا ہےIndonesian: bertepuk tangan - memuji
Example Sentences
The audience applauds after every song.
basic
She always applauds good work by her students.
basic
Everyone applauds when the speaker finishes.
basic
He quietly applauds his friend’s courage.
natural
The team applauds the captain for his leadership.
natural
Not everyone applauds the new policy, but many people support it.
natural