Applauding

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Applaud \Ap*plaud"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Applauded}; p. pr. &
     vb. n. {Applauding}.] [L. applaudere; ad + plaudere to clash,
     to clap the hands: cf. F. applaudir. Cf. {Explode}.]
     1. To show approval of by clapping the hands, acclamation, or
        other significant sign.
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              I would applaud thee to the very echo,
              That should applaud again.            --Shak.
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     2. To praise by words; to express approbation of; to commend;
        to approve.
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              By the gods, I do applaud his courage. --Shak.
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     Syn: To praise; extol; commend; cry up; magnify; approve. See
          {Praise}.
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