applaud
verb (used without object)
to clap the hands as an expression of approval, appreciation, acclamation, etc..
applauding
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present participleof applaud.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
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a word derived from
applaud.
applaudverb (used without object)to clap the hands as an expression of approval, appreciation, acclamation, etc..
Example Sentences
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At the moment of totality, people began applauding.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
No, peptides are not “legal” now, but proponents are applauding the outcome.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
She emerged from the weekend with half the media world and a chorus of Hollywood celebrities wildly applauding her bravery.
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026
Most players who have toiled in the minor league system debut in front of applauding friends and family.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
Pretty soon, all the code crackers in the room were laughing and applauding, giving Jake a standing ovation.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
