applaud
/əˈplɔːd/
ap · plaud
ə · ˈplɔːd
English Definition
v. to show approval or praise by clapping.
Significado en Español
aplaudir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vỗ tay, khen ngợi
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ap(towards)+plaud(cheer)→ to applaud, praise.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym for “applaud”?
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A
boo
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B
cheer
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C
ignore
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D
sigh
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B — cheer.
“applaud” means v. to show approval or praise by clapping.
Common questions about “applaud”
What does “applaud” mean?
applaud — v. to show approval or praise by clapping.. In Chinese: 鼓掌，称赞.
How do you pronounce “applaud”?
applaud is pronounced /əˈplɔːd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ap · plaud.
Is “applaud” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. applaud appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “applaud”?
ap(towards)+plaud(cheer)→ to applaud, praise.
