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cheering and clapping
vítores y aplausos
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cheer verb

unfavorite favorite play sound
cheered, has cheered, is cheering, cheers
alentar, animar; alegrar, levantar el ánimo a; aclamar, vitorear, echar porras a

Example sentences of
cheer verb

  • •The crowd cheered as he crossed the finish line.
  • •We were cheering for you all the way!
  • •The crowd cheered him as he crossed the finish line.
  • •Their fans cheered them to victory.
  • •Supporters cheered the court's decision.
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  • •Investors were cheered by good economic news.
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Synonyms of
cheer verb

encourage, inspirit, hearten, embolden, inspire, rally, acclaim, gladden

clap verb

unfavorite favorite play sound
clapped, has clapped, is clapping, claps
aplaudir; golpear ruidosamente, dar una palmada

Example sentences of
clap verb

  • •She clapped in delight when she heard the news.
  • •The audience clapped to the beat of the music.
  • •The conductor clapped her hands twice, and the musicians stopped talking and prepared to play.
  • •He clapped his friend on the shoulder.
  • •He clapped his hand over his mouth when he realized what he had said.
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  • •He clapped his hat on his head and went out the door.
  • •She clapped a muzzle on the dog.
  • •The prisoners were clapped in irons.
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Synonyms of
clap verb

applaud, slap, strike