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Synonyms of clap

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Another word for clap is applaud. Other synonyms of clap are hurrah, hurray, acclaim and huzzah.

Synonyms and similar words for clap

nounThe explosive sound of thunder.

verbTo strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound.

  • applaudTo express approval (of something) by clapping the hands.
  • beclapTo clap for; to applaud.

verbTo applaud.

  • acclaimTo express great approval (for).
  • hurrahTo give a hurrah (to somebody).
  • hail
  • barrack AustraliaTo cheer for or support a team.
  • cheer
  • cheer onTo cheer and support (a team or individual); to barrack; to root for.
  • hurrayTo cheer with a "hurray".
  • huzzahTo cheer (someone or something) with a huzzah sound.
  • acclamate rareTo acclaim.
  • encheer obsoleteTo cheer; to encourage.

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Meaning of clap

  1. noun The act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together.
  2. noun The explosive sound of thunder.
  3. noun Any loud, sudden, explosive sound made by striking hard surfaces together, or resembling such a sound.

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Questions about synonyms of clap

What is another word for clap?
Clap has 14 synonyms on Word.ws, such as applaud, hurrah, hurray, acclaim and huzzah.
What does clap mean?
Clap means the act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together.

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