applaud

verb

clap, sometimes metaphorically

Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /əˈplɔːd/ / /əˈplɔd/ / /əˈplɑd/

noun

Etymology: From Middle English applauden, from Latin applaudere (“to clap the hands together, applaud”), from ad (“to”) + plaudere (“to strike, clap”).

Applause; applauding.
Plaudit.

verb

Etymology: From Middle English applauden, from Latin applaudere (“to clap the hands together, applaud”), from ad (“to”) + plaudere (“to strike, clap”).

To express approval (of something) by clapping the hands.
“After the performance, the audience applauded for five minutes.”
To praise, or express approval for something or someone.
“Although we don't like your methods, we applaud your motives.”
“Now by the Gods, I do applaude his courage.”