Simple meaning
What does Applaud mean?
Applaud means to clap to show approval or praise.
Dictionary definition
To clap to show approval or praise.
Example sentences
Applaud in a sentence
easy
In the story, the character used a applaud to show a feeling.
medium
Our class discussed how the word applaud describes body movement in a scene.
hard
The passage used applaud to help readers understand the character's reaction without long explanation.
Synonyms
Words like Applaud
motionmovement of the body or a body part
expressiona visible way to show a feeling or message
Antonyms
Opposite words
stillnesslittle or no movement
calmnessa steady state without visible reaction
Word family
Applaud word family
Base word
applaud
verb
applaud
Base form.
Related words
Explore related words
Quick practice
Try Applaud
Practice 1
What does applaud mean?
Applaud is used to describe to clap to show approval or praise.
Practice this skill
Practice vocabulary in WordHive
Use the dictionary to understand Applaud, then move into short activities matched to the skills on this page.
Learning paths
- Define the Word Hive for word meanings.
- Synonym Search for word choice.
- Context Clue Challenge for sentence clues.
- Buzz Between for homophones and listening.
- Hive Builder for roots, prefixes, and suffixes.