applauded Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. expressed approval by clapping hands. Example Sentence The crowd applauded the performance. More Example Sentences Students applauded their friend's speech. Synonyms clapped; praised; cheered Antonyms booed; criticized; condemned Hear It! Say It! Write It! applauded Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: