Vocabulary Spotlight
Applaud
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: सराहना करना (sarahna karna) – Kisi vyakti ya kaam ki tareef mein taaliyan bajana ya shabdon se prashansa karna.
Pronunciation
[uh-plawd]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Cheer – जयकार करना (jaykaar karna)
Related Words
Appreciate – सराहना करना (sarahna karna)
Word Origin
“Applaud” shabd Latin ke “applaudere” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “to clap”. Yeh kisi ki tareef ya prashansa mein taaliyan bajane ya shabdon se support dikhane ke liye hota hai.
– The word “Applaud” comes from the Latin “applaudere,” meaning “to clap,” and it refers to praising or showing appreciation through clapping or words.
Word Family
Verb: Applaud – सराहना करना (sarahna karna)
Noun: Applause – तालियाँ (taaliyan)
Usage Examples
1. Usne apne speech ke liye audience se taaliyon ki applause mili.
– He received applause from the audience for his speech.
2. Uske pradarshan par sab logon ne khade hokar applaud kiya.
– Everyone stood up to applaud his performance.
Cultural Note
India mein appreciate ya support dikhane ke liye log taaliyan bajate hain aur “waah waah” kehte hain, jo applaud ka ek prakar hai.
In Context
“Applaud” ka use aksar kisi ke ache kaam, speech ya pradarshan ki prashansa aur samarthan mein taaliyan bajane ke liye kiya jata hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Applaud” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Applaud” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?