Inspirit vs Applaud - What's the difference?
inspirit | applaud | Related terms |
To strengthen or hearten; give impetus or vigour
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(intransitive) To express approval (of something) by clapping the hands.
(intransitive) To praise, or express approval for something or someone.
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Inspirit is a related term of applaud.
As verbs the difference between inspirit and applaud
is that inspirit is to strengthen or hearten; give impetus or vigour while applaud is (intransitive) to express approval (of something) by clapping the hands.As a noun applaud is
(obsolete) applause; applauding.inspirit
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(en verb)- After the performance, the audience applauded for five minutes
- Although we don't like your methods, we applaud your motives.
- By the gods, I do applaud his courage.
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