applaud /əˈplɔːd/noun 2verb 2forms 5 noun2 •(no longer used) Applause; applauding. •(no longer used) Plaudit. verb2 •To express approval (of something) by clapping the hands.After the performance, the audience applauded for five minutes. •To praise, or express approval for something or someone.Although we don't like your methods, we applaud your motives. formsapplauded · applauding · applaudeth · applauds · applaudest