| Applaud 1. (v. t.) To show approval of by clapping the hands, acclamation, or other significant sign. 2. (v. t.) To praise by words; to express approbation of; to commend; to approve. 3. (v. i.) To express approbation loudly or significantly. Thesaurus Entries abide by, accede, accept, acclaim, acquiesce, acquiesce in, agree, agree to, agree with, approve, assent, boost, buy, cheer, cheer on, clap, clap the hands, commend, compliment, comply, consent, cry, cry for joy, encore, eulogize, extol, give a cheer, give a hand, give the nod, glorify, hail, hear it for, hold with, hooray, hurrah, hurray, huzzah, in toto, laud, magnify, nod, nod assent, panegyrize, plug, praise, receive, recommend, root, root for, shout, shout hosanna, subscribe to, take kindly to, vote for, welcome, yell, yes, yield assent | ![]() |