plaud

Meanings

• Noun

  Applause, the sound and expression of approval made by clapping or striking the palms of the hands.

  - "The audience gave a plaudit for the actor's performance."
  - "The speaker received a plaudit for his inspiring speech."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with plaud
laud , baud , aud

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Variants

List of all variants of plaud that leads to same result
plaid , plaided , plaids , buffalo plaid , glen check , glen plaid , glen plaids , shepherd's check , shepherd's checks , shepherd's plaid

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'plaudir' meaning 'to praise'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'plaudit' is derived from the Latin word 'plaudere', which means 'to shout'.

2. In ancient Rome, a plaudit was a formal decree or proclamation issued by the magistrates.

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Related Concepts

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1. Applause: The reaction of an audience expressing approval or admiration through clapping, cheering, or other forms of vocal or physical expression.

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Culture

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In literature, plaudit is often used to describe the sound of applause. In art, plaudits are given to acknowledge the excellence of a performance or artwork. In music, plaudits are given to musicians during a standing ovation.

How to Memorize "plaud"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a crowd clapping and cheering to give a plaudit.
   - Visualize yourself receiving a plaudit for a job well done.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'plaudit' with the sound of applause.
   - Associate the word 'plaudit' with the feeling of being appreciated.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Plaudits are sounds of approval, clapping and cheering, giving praise in a grand theatre.'

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