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applaud

/əˈplɔːd/
ap · plaud ə · ˈplɔːd
English Definition
v. to show approval or praise by clapping.
中文释义
鼓掌,称赞
Significado en Español
aplaudir
한국어 뜻
박수 치다, 칭찬하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vỗ tay, khen ngợi
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How to use “applaud” in a sentence

The audience began to applaud as soon as the performance ended.

表演一结束,观众便开始鼓掌。

We applaud her courage in speaking up.

我们为她敢于发声的勇气喝彩。

The crowd applauded when the team took the field.

球队入场时,观众鼓起掌来。

Parents applauded the new reading program.

家长们对新的阅读项目表示赞赏。

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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”?

  1. A ignore
  2. B sigh
  3. C boo
  4. D cheer
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D — cheer. “applaud” means v. to show approval or praise by clapping.

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The delighted audience began to ______ loudly as the singer finished.

  1. A applaud
  2. B boo
  3. C jeer
  4. D hiss
Show answer

A — applaud. “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.

How do you use “applaud” in a sentence?

“applaud” means to show approval or praise by clapping.. Examples: (1) The audience began to applaud as soon as the performance ended. (2) We applaud her courage in speaking up. (3) The crowd applauded when the team took the field. (4) Parents applauded the new reading program.

What are synonyms for “applaud”?

cheer, praise, commend, approve — all close in meaning to applaud (v. to show approval or praise by clapping.).

Is “applaud” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. applaud appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers nearly 700 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “applaud”?

ap(towards)+plaud(cheer)→ to applaud, praise.

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