Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

clapped

verb
/klæpt/
Definition
Making a sound by striking the hands together repeatedly.
Examples
  • She clapped her hands in excitement when she heard the good news.
  • The audience clapped loudly after the performance.
  • He clapped his friend on the back as a sign of encouragement.
Meaning
To clap is to applaud or express enjoyment through sound made by the hands.
Synonyms
  • applauded
  • cheered
  • thundered