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applaud

verb

express that something is worthy of praise

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Word length
7
Starts with
A
Ends with
D
Contains
PP
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
B1

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əˈplɔːd

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verb

  1. express that something is worthy of praise

    “I applaud your efforts”

verb

  1. 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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