Ap-plaud', v. t.

v. t. [imp. & p. p. APPLAUDED; p. pr. & vb. n. APPLAUDING.] [Lat. applaudere, from ad and plaudere, to clash, to clap the hands; Fr. applaudir, It. applaudire, Sp. aplaudir.] 1. To praise by clapping the hands, acclamation, or other significant sign. I would applaud thee to the very echo, That should applaud again. Shak. 2. To praise by words; to express approbation of; to commend. By the gods, I do applaud his courage. Shak. Syn.—To praise; extol; commend; cry up; magnify. See PRAISE.