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Lauding
(gcide) | Laud \Laud\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Lauded; p. pr. & vb. n.
Lauding.] [L. laudare, fr. laus, laudis, praise. Cf.
Allow.]
To praise in words alone, or with words and singing; to
celebrate; to extol.
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With all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy
glorious name. --Book of
Common Prayer.
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Applauding
(gcide) | Applaud \Ap*plaud"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Applauded; p. pr. &
vb. n. Applauding.] [L. applaudere; ad + plaudere to clash,
to clap the hands: cf. F. applaudir. Cf. Explode.]
1. To show approval of by clapping the hands, acclamation, or
other significant sign.
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I would applaud thee to the very echo,
That should applaud again. --Shak.
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2. To praise by words; to express approbation of; to commend;
to approve.
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By the gods, I do applaud his courage. --Shak.
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Syn: To praise; extol; commend; cry up; magnify; approve. See
Praise.
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