applaud
/əˈplɔ:d; ə`plɔd/ v
1 [I, Tn] show approval of (sb/sth) by clapping the hands 向（某人[某事物]）鼓掌表示欢迎或赞赏
The crowd applauded (him/the perfomance) for five minutes. 群众（为他[演出]）鼓掌五分钟.
2 [Tn] praise (sb/sth); approve 称赞; 赞成
I applaud your decision. 我赞成你的决定.