Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > A Synonyms of applaud Find synonyms for: Verb 1. applaud, clap, spat, acclaim, gesticulate, gesture, motion usage: clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval 2. applaud, praise usage: express approval of; "I applaud your efforts" WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of applaud (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 12 Steps to a New Year New Year's Resolution to Slim Down? Martin Luther King Speeches Books of the Bible: Old Testament Books in Order ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: voxpopuli Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language