Verb

(en verb)

(intransitive) To express approval (of something) by clapping the hands.

After the performance, the audience applauded for five minutes

(intransitive) To praise, or express approval for something or someone.

Although we don't like your methods, we applaud your motives.

* Shakespeare

By the gods, I do applaud his courage.

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Verb

(en verb)

To congratulate or reward.

To praise or acclaim.

* Dryden

Historians commend Alexander for weeping when he read the actions of Achilles.

To entrust or commit to the care of someone else.

* Bible, Luke xxiii. 46

Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit.

To mention by way of courtesy, implying remembrance and goodwill.

* Shakespeare

Commend me to my brother.

To recommend.

* Sir M. Hale

Among the objects of knowledge, two especially commend themselves to our contemplation.

* Bible, Romans xvi. 1

I commend unto you Phoebe our sister.

To force in a mental way.