APPLAUD Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word applaud. (close relations)
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| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| acclaim | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • enthusiastic approval verb • praise vociferously • clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval | ||||||
| clap | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a sudden very loud noise • a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra • a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated verb • put quickly or forcibly • cause to strike the air in flight • clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval • clap one's hands together • strike the air in flight • strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting • strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise | ||||||
| admire | verbv | |||||
verb • feel admiration for • look at with admiration | ||||||
| celebrate | verbv | |||||
verb • behave as expected during of holidays or rites • have a celebration • assign great social importance to | ||||||
| cheer | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a cry or shout of approval • the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom verb • give encouragement to • show approval or good wishes by shouting • cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful • become cheerful • spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts | ||||||
| commend | verbv | |||||
verb • express approbation of • present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence • give to in charge • express a good opinion of • mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship | ||||||
| compliment | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration verb • say something to someone that expresses praise • express respect or esteem for | ||||||
| extol | verbv | |||||
verb • praise, glorify, or honor | ||||||
| glorify | verbv | |||||
verb • praise, glorify, or honor • bestow glory upon • elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration • cause to seem more splendid | ||||||
| hail | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents • many objects thrown forcefully through the air • enthusiastic greeting verb • praise vociferously • be a native of • call for • greet enthusiastically or joyfully • precipitate as small ice particles | ||||||
| honor | nounn | |||||
noun • a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction • the state of being honored • the quality of being honorable and having a good name • a woman's virtue or chastity verb • bestow honor or rewards upon • show respect towards • accept as pay | ||||||
| laud | verbv | |||||
verb • praise, glorify, or honor | ||||||
| praise | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an expression of approval and commendation • offering words of homage as an act of worship verb • express approval of | ||||||
| salute | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an act of honor or courteous recognition • a formal military gesture of respect • an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat verb • propose a toast to • greet in a friendly way • express commendation of • become noticeable • honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers • recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position | ||||||
| toast | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • slices of bread that have been toasted • a celebrity who receives much acclaim and attention • a person in desperate straits; someone doomed • a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event verb • make brown and crisp by heating • propose a toast to | ||||||
| spat | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a quarrel about petty points • a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles • a young oyster or other bivalve verb • come down like raindrops • become permanently attached • strike with a sound like that of falling rain • clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval • engage in a brief and petty quarrel • spawn • clap one's hands together | ||||||