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67+ Words that rhyme with applaud

Applaud is a 2-syllable word with 67 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are fraud, mod, awed. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of applaud

verb
  1. clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
  2. express approval of; "I applaud your efforts"

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

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Examples of "applaud" in lyrics

See how applaud is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "The way I operate make surgeons applaud"
    7L & Esoteric — Boxcutter Rap
  • "You so fine you gon' make me stand and applaud"
    Bone Crusher f/ Ying Yang Twins — Take Ya Clothes Off
  • "Davis Junior award, fans applaud"
    Erick Onasis f/ Slick Rick — Why Not

What do these rhymes mean?

awed
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence; "awed by the silence
bawd
a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money
fraud
intentional deception resulting in injury to another person a person who makes deceitful pretenses something intended
laud
praise, glorify, or honor; "extol the virtues of one's children"; "glorify one's spouse's cooking"
mod
relating to a recently developed fashion or style; "their offices are in a modern skyscraper

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "applaud" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like fraud, mod, awed create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "applaud" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with applaud?
Words that rhyme with applaud include: fraud, mod, awed, bawd, laud, broad, clawed, flawed, maraud, defraud, and 57 more.
How many syllables does applaud have?
Applaud has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with applaud?
There are 67 words that rhyme with applaud: 67 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for applaud in a song?
The strongest rhymes for applaud in songwriting are fraud, mod, awed. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with applaud?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with applaud include fraud, mod, awed, bawd, laud. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: fraud, mod; 1-syllable: awed, clawed; 2-syllable: escalade, esplanade. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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