applauder

ap·plaud

A0378600 (ə-plôd′)v. ap·plaud·ed, ap·plaud·ing, ap·plauds v.intr. To express approval, especially by clapping the hands.v.tr.1. To express approval of (someone or something) especially by such clapping.2. To commend highly; praise: applauded her decision to finish college.

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[Middle English applauden, from Latin applaudere : ad-, ad- + plaudere, to clap.]

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ap·plaud′a·ble adj.ap·plaud′a·bly adv.ap·plaud′er n.Synonyms: applaud, cheer, root³
These verbs mean to express approval or encouragement audibly: applauded at the end of the concert; cheered when the home team scored; rooted noisily from the bleachers.

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applauder - someone who applauds clapperextoller, laudator, lauder - someone who communicates high praise