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applaud
verb
express that something is worthy of praise
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 7
- Starts with
- A
- Ends with
- D
- Contains
- PPLAU
- Scrabble score
- 12
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
əˈplɔːd
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Meaning
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verb
express that something is worthy of praise
“I applaud your efforts”
verb
clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
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Example Sentences
I applaud your efforts
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