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Webster 1913 Edition

Applaud

Ap-plaud′

,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Applauded
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Applauding
.]
[L.
applaudere
;
ad
+
plaudere
to clash, to clap the hands: cf. F.
applaudir
. Cf.
Explode
.]
1.
To show approval of by clapping the hands, acclamation, or other significant sign.
I would
applaud
thee to the very echo,
That should
applaud
again.
Shakespeare
2.
To praise by words; to express approbation of; to commend; to approve.
By the gods, I do
applaud
his courage.
Shakespeare
Syn. – To praise; extol; commend; cry up; magnify; approve. See
Praise
.

Ap-plaud′

,
Verb.
I.
To express approbation loudly or significantly.

Webster 1828 Edition

Applaud

APPLAUD'

,
Verb.
T.
[L. applaudo; ad and plaudo, to make a noise by clapping the hands; Eng. loud.]
1.
To praise by clapping the hands, acclamation, or other significant sign.
2.
To praise by words, actions or other means; to express approbation of; to commend; used in a general sense.

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