applauds

VERB

clap for; express approval

Synonyms

STRONGEST

approve cheer commend compliment encourage hail laud praise recommend

STRONG

acclaim boost eulogize extol glorify magnify plug rave root

WEAK

give a hand give ovation hear it for kudize

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blame censure criticize denounce depress disapprove discourage dissuade refuse

STRONG

condemn decrease

WEAK

keep silent

Example Sentences

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“Kars4Kids applauds today’s court ruling allowing its ads to continue airing in California while the appeals process continues,” a spokesperson for Kars4Kids said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Industry expert Andrew Jenkinson said that while he "applauds anyone trying to do something different", he did not believe the capsules would gain widespread appeal.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

Grimes applauds the couple’s thinking about ways to stay in their home should disability strike, and their willingness to contemplate a move into retirement housing if needed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 19, 2025

"It's like attending your own funeral and even the mourners are like 'woo-hoo!' I can't imagine anything that would be more uncomfortable, standing there while the crowd applauds your opponent."

From Salon • Jan. 7, 2025

When she wins, he applauds her, and he applauds Sophie, too.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak