v. t.
I would applaud thee to the very echo,
That should applaud again. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
By the gods, I do applaud his courage. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To express approbation loudly or significantly. [ 1913 Webster ]
adj.
n. One who applauds. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Worthy of applause; praiseworthy. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. applaudere, applausum. See Applaud. ] The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by clapping the hands, stamping or tapping with the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation. [ 1913 Webster ]
The brave man seeks not popular applause. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ LL. applausivus. ] Expressing applause; approbative. --