applauds

Verb

applaud (third-person singular simple present applauds, present participle applauding, simple past and past participle applauded)

1. (intransitive, transitive) To express approval (of something) by clapping the hands.
   • After the performance, the audience applauded for five minutes.

   Synonyms:

   beclap, clap

2. (intransitive, transitive) To praise, or express approval for something or someone.
   • Although we don't like your methods, we applaud your motives.

   Synonyms:

   acclaim, beclap, cheer on, acclamate, hail, barrack, cheer, clap, encheer, hurrah

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