applaud
beginnerA2/əˈplɔːd/ · ap-plaud
to show approval or praise by clapping
Meanings
to show approval or praise by clapping
ہاتھ بجاتے ہوئے منظوری یا تعریف ظاہر کرنا
تالیاں بجانا
taaliyan bajana
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- applaud someone's efforts
- applaud a performance
- applaud for change
Example Sentences
The audience began to applaud after the stunning performance.
حیرت انگیز پرفارمنس کے بعد سامعین نے تالیاں بجانا شروع کر دیا۔
Hairat angaiz performance ke baad samayeen ne taaliyan bajana shuru kar diya.
We applaud her dedication to the project.
ہم اس کے منصوبے کے لیے لگن کی تعریف کرتے ہیں۔
Hum is ke mansube ke liye lagan ki tareef karte hain.
It's important to applaud the achievements of others.
دوسروں کی کامیابیوں کی تعریف کرنا اہم ہے۔
Dosron ki kamiyabiyon ki tareef karna ahem hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a crowd applauding an amazing performance.
Imagine a theater filled with people clapping and cheering.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہے یہ صبر کا انعام، تالیاں بجائیں گے ہم، نہ رنجیدہ ہوں گے ہم، کامیابی کو بڑھائیں گے ہم۔
Hai yeh sabr ka inaam, taaliyan bajayenge hum, Na ranjida honge hum, kamiyabi ko barhayenge hum.
This is the reward for patience, we will applaud, We will not be saddened, we will enhance success.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہاتھ ملانا سیکھو، تالیاں بجانا خود آ جائے گا۔
Haath milana seekho, taaliyan bajana khud aa jaega.
Learn to shake hands, clapping will come naturally.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "applaudere" — to clap or strike the hands
First known use: 15th century
The word 'applaud' comes from the Latin word 'applaudere', which means to strike the hands together, a practice that dates back to ancient Rome to express approval or appreciation.