applauded
Gave standing ovation
Applauded is the past tense of applaud—to clap hands in approval or praise.
Beyond literal clapping, applaud means to express strong approval: Critics applauded the director's bold vision.
The word carries more enthusiasm than simple agreement: She applauded his decision to go back to school.
Formal expression of approval
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- kudosPraise and honor
- complimentWords expressing approval
- congratulationPraise for accomplishment
recognition · admiration · esteem · tribute · laurels · appreciation · salute · honor
Rhythmic palm strikes
- standing ovationApplause while risen
- encoreAudience-demanded extra performance
- curtain callPost-show audience acknowledgment
- bravoAcclaim for performers
cheers · bow · audience · theater · concert · recital · finale · spectators
Tribute for the dead
- homageExpression of deep respect
- testimonialStatement praising someone's qualities
- memorialThing preserving remembrance
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
ceremony · commemoration · reverence · panegyric · honored · remembered · celebrated · memorialized
Formal expression of support
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- sanctionApproval or punitive measure
- ratificationFormal approval by authority
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
acknowledgment · agreement · consent · authorization · confirmation · favor · backing · concurrence
commendation
Formal expression of approval
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- kudosPraise and honor
- complimentWords expressing approval
congratulation · recognition · admiration · esteem · tribute · laurels · appreciation · salute · honor · respect
clapping
Rhythmic palm strikes
- standing ovationApplause while risen
- encoreAudience-demanded extra performance
- curtain callPost-show audience acknowledgment
bravo · cheers · bow · audience · theater · concert · recital · finale · spectators · orchestra
eulogy
Tribute for the dead
- homageExpression of deep respect
- testimonialStatement praising someone's qualities
- memorialThing preserving remembrance
dedication · ceremony · commemoration · reverence · panegyric · honored · remembered · celebrated · memorialized
endorsement
Formal expression of support
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- sanctionApproval or punitive measure
- ratificationFormal approval by authority
validation · acknowledgment · agreement · consent · authorization · confirmation · favor · backing · concurrence · championed
applaudedcondemned
Officially declared unfit
denounced · criticized · disparaged · mocked · vilified
applaud, applauding, applauds, applauder, applauders, applaudable