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laud
(LAWD)praise
Latin for praise. To applaud is to clap praise; something laudable is worthy of praise.
rootLatin
Mind & thoughtSpellings:laudlaus
Example words
applaud
to praise by clapping hands
laudable
worthy of praise
applause
the sound of praising by clapping
plaudit
an enthusiastic expression of praise
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