Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (v. t.) To show approval of by clapping the hands, acclamation, or other significant sign. 2. (v. t.) To praise by words; to express approbation of; to commend; to approve. 3. (v. i.) To express approbation loudly or significantly.

Multi-Version Concordance Applaud (1 Occurrence) Romans 1:32 In short, though knowing full well the sentence which God pronounces against actions such as theirs, as things which deserve death, they not only practise them, but even encourage and applaud others who do them. (WEY)