clap
Translation
to clap, to applaud
Examples
The audience clapped at the end of the play.
The audience clapped at the end of the play.
He clapped his hands to get their attention.
He clapped his hands to get their attention.
Grammar Patterns
((to clap)) to strike the palms of one's hands together repeatedly Everyone started to clap.
((to clap one's hands)) to strike one's hands together She clapped her hands in delight.
Similar Words
Synonyms: applaud, cheer
Etymology
From Old English 'clappan', of imitative origin.
Memory Tips
The sound of the word 'clap' is similar to the sound of hands hitting each other.