applaud
Pronunciation:
/əˈplɔːd//əˈplɔd/noun
Definitions
Applause; applauding.
Plaudit.
verb
Definitions
To express approval (of something) by clapping the hands.
Example: After the performance, the audience applauded for five minutes.
To praise, or express approval for something or someone.
Example: Although we don't like your methods, we applaud your motives.