clap vs approve

clap is a noun but approve is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
clap	Yes	No	Yes	No
approve	No	No	Yes	No

clap (noun)	approve (noun)
a sudden very loud noise
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)	approve (verb)
clap one's hands together	judge to be right or commendable; think well of
clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval	give sanction to
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