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