C2 verb Formal

applause

/əˈplɔːd/

To express strong approval or praise for a person, idea, or action, either through the physical act of clapping or by formal commendation. At a C2 level, it frequently denotes a public or official endorsement of policies, decisions, or intellectual contributions.

Exemplos

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1

The audience began to applaud rhythmically as the prima ballerina took her final bow.

The crowd started clapping in a steady beat when the lead dancer finished her performance.

2

International human rights organizations applaud the government's decision to grant asylum to the refugees.

Global groups are praising the state's choice to provide safety to those fleeing their homes.

3

I really applaud the way you stood up to the boss during that meeting; it was very brave.

I admire how you confronted the manager earlier; you showed great courage.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
applause
Verb
applaud
Advérbio
applaudingly
Adjetivo
applauded
Relacionado
applauder
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Dica de memorização

Think of the word 'Laud' (which means praise) hidden inside 'appLAUD'. When you applaud, you are lauding someone.

Quiz rápido

Environmentalists were quick to ___ the new legislation aimed at reducing plastic waste.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: applaud

Exemplos

1

The audience began to applaud rhythmically as the prima ballerina took her final bow.

everyday

The crowd started clapping in a steady beat when the lead dancer finished her performance.

2

International human rights organizations applaud the government's decision to grant asylum to the refugees.

formal

Global groups are praising the state's choice to provide safety to those fleeing their homes.

3

I really applaud the way you stood up to the boss during that meeting; it was very brave.

informal

I admire how you confronted the manager earlier; you showed great courage.

4

While many scholars applaud the study's ambitious scope, some criticize its reliance on anecdotal evidence.

academic

Many academics praise the broad reach of the research, though some find fault with its data sources.

5

Investors are likely to applaud the company's move toward greater fiscal transparency and accountability.

business

Shareholders will probably support the business's shift toward more open and responsible financial reporting.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
applause
Verb
applaud
Advérbio
applaudingly
Adjetivo
applauded
Relacionado
applauder

Colocações comuns

widely applauded praised by a large number of people
applaud the decision express agreement with a formal choice
warmly applaud to praise someone with genuine enthusiasm
stand and applaud to rise from one's seat to show great respect
publicly applaud to commend someone in an open forum or media

Frases Comuns

applaud someone to the echo

to applaud someone extremely loudly and for a long time

deserve to be applauded

to be worthy of praise or recognition

a round of applause

a period of clapping by a group of people

Frequentemente confundido com

applause vs acclaim

Acclaim often implies broad, long-term public recognition, whereas applaud can refer to a specific, momentary act of praise.

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Notas de uso

Use 'applaud' when you want to emphasize the act of giving praise. It is more formal than 'clap' and can be used figuratively for non-physical support.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use the noun 'applause' as a verb. Incorrect: 'They applaused his speech.' Correct: 'They applauded his speech.'

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Dica de memorização

Think of the word 'Laud' (which means praise) hidden inside 'appLAUD'. When you applaud, you are lauding someone.

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Origem da palavra

From the Latin 'applaudere', meaning 'to strike or clap the hands against'.

Padrões gramaticais

Transitive verb (applaud something/someone) Intransitive verb (The audience applauded) Often used in the passive voice (The move was widely applauded)
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Contexto cultural

In most Western cultures, applauding is the standard physical gesture for showing appreciation at the end of a performance or speech.

Quiz rápido

Environmentalists were quick to ___ the new legislation aimed at reducing plastic waste.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: applaud

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