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Applaud vs Plausive - What's the difference?

applaud | plausive |

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between applaud and plausive

is that applaud is (obsolete) plaudit while plausive is (obsolete) plausible; specious.

As a noun applaud

is (obsolete) applause; applauding.

As a verb applaud

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

As an adjective plausive is

(rare) laudable.

applaud

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (obsolete) Applause; applauding.
  • (obsolete) Plaudit.

    • Related terms

    * applause

    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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    plausive

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (rare) laudable
  • (obsolete) applauding; showing praise
    • (Young)
  • (obsolete) plausible; specious
    • (Shakespeare)
    (Webster 1913)