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clap vs acclaim

acclaim vs clap

clap and acclaim both are nouns.

clap and acclaim both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clap Yes No Yes No
acclaim Yes No Yes No
As verbs, clap and acclaim are synonyms defined as:
  • clap and acclaim: clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
Other synonyms of clap include applaud, spat.
clap (noun) acclaim (noun)
a sudden very loud noise enthusiastic approval
a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated
a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra
clap (verb) acclaim (verb)
clap one's hands together praise vociferously
clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting
put quickly or forcibly
strike the air in flight
cause to strike the air in flight
Difference between clap and acclaim

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