01 Word definition

applaud

7 letters · 3 vowels · 4 consonants

Is APPLAUD a word?

Yes. APPLAUD is a 7-letter verb. clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell APPLAUD?

A-P-P-L-A-U-D

APPLAUD contains 7 letters, begins with A, and ends with D.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

2verb

  1. express that something is worthy of praise

    I applaud your efforts
Synonyms
clapspatacclaim
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score12points
Words With Friends16points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is APPLAUD spelled?

A1P2P3L4A5U6D7
Starts withAPPFirst 3 letters
Ends withAUDLast 3 letters
Unique letters5Repeats A, P
Vowel balance3 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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FAQ Quick answers

About APPLAUD.

How do you spell APPLAUD?

APPLAUD is spelled A-P-P-L-A-U-D. It contains 7 letters.