100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "clap"

Definition

The verb clap refers to the action of striking the palms of the hands together to create a sharp sound, often as an expression of approval, celebration, or to attract attention. It can also imply the act of striking or hitting something with a quick motion.

Synonyms

• Applaud
• Cheer
• Acclaim
• Praise
• Strike
• Slap
• Bang

Antonyms

• Boo
• Hiss
• Silence
• Ignore
• Disapprove

Examples

1. The audience began to clap as soon as the performance ended.
2. She couldn't help but clap when her friend won the award.
3. He decided to clap his hands to get the children’s attention.
4. We all clapped in unison when the fireworks started.
5. After the speech, everyone stood up to clap for the speaker.
6. The teacher asked the students to clap their hands if they understood the lesson.
7. I could hear them clapping from across the street.
8. The coach encouraged the fans to clap for the players.
9. She felt compelled to clap for the charity's noble efforts.
10. The crowd started to clap rhythmically to the beat of the music.
11. He gave her a thumbs-up and started to clap.
12. As the curtain fell, the audience erupted into claps.
13. They began to clap when the band played their favorite song.
14. The little boy tried to clap along with the music.
15. She was so impressed that she couldn't help but clap loudly.
16. At the end of the concert, everyone stood up to clap.
17. The sound of clapping filled the hall.
18. I always clap for the performers, even if I don't like the show.
19. The audience was slow to clap for the mediocre performance.
20. As the final act began, the crowd began to clap enthusiastically.
21. They were instructed to clap their hands twice if they agreed.
22. It’s customary to clap after a good presentation.
23. The children would clap when they got the right answers.
24. She felt shy to clap in front of the large crowd.
25. The teacher encouraged the students to clap for their classmates.
26. When the band played the final note, the crowd stood to clap.
27. He raised his hands and began to clap in excitement.
28. The audience continued to clap until the lights went out.
29. I could see her face light up when the crowd started to clap.
30. It’s a tradition to clap at the end of a wedding ceremony.
31. The baby giggled and tried to clap his hands together.
32. They gave the performers a standing ovation and clapped even louder.
33. He would often clap his hands to signal the start of the game.
34. The sound of clapping echoed in the empty auditorium.
35. As they finished their song, they waited for the audience to clap.
36. The teacher praised them for their effort and they all clapped.
37. I couldn't resist the urge to clap when I saw the surprise.
38. She felt proud and started to clap for her own achievement.
39. Everyone seemed to enjoy the show and they clapped heartily.
40. The little girl learned to clap for the first time at the party.
41. He was nervous but managed to clap for his friend’s performance.
42. The crowd was silent until someone started to clap.
43. They clapped at the jokes, even the bad ones.
44. She wanted to clap for the dancers but felt shy.
45. The thunderous clapping made the performers smile.
46. I always clap for the underdog.
47. They decided to clap along with the song.
48. He would often clap his hands to cheer up his friends.
49. After the final act, everyone was eager to clap.
50. The children jumped up and down while they clapped.
51. The applause grew louder as more people began to clap.
52. He practiced his routine until he felt ready to clap in sync.
53. The team celebrated their victory with loud clapping.
54. She felt a rush of joy and instinctively began to clap.
55. The audience waited in anticipation before they began to clap.
56. They all stood in a circle and began to clap together.
57. His nervousness faded when the audience started to clap.
58. The little boy was proud to clap for his dad on stage.
59. The school assembly ended with everyone clapping for the performers.
60. They cheered and clapped for their favorite contestant.
61. The teacher encouraged them to clap for each other's efforts.
62. They all smiled as they began to clap for the birthday girl.
63. The sudden clapping startled her out of her daydream.
64. The festival ended with a round of clapping for all the volunteers.
65. He felt accomplished as the crowd began to clap for him.
66. The sound of clapping made her heart race.
67. Everyone knew it was time to clap when the lights dimmed.
68. She learned to clap to the rhythm of the song.
69. The performers took a bow as the audience continued to clap.
70. The excitement in the air made everyone want to clap.
71. They joined in to clap along with the catchy tune.
72. The crowd was hesitant to clap after a disappointing performance.
73. After the announcement, the people began to clap.
74. It was hard not to clap when the team scored.
75. The children were encouraged to clap for their classmates.
76. The spirit of celebration made everyone want to clap.
77. As the lights came on, the audience erupted into clapping.
78. She felt her heart swell with pride as she began to clap.
79. The performers were delighted to hear the enthusiastic clapping.
80. He instinctively raised his hands to clap when he was happy.
81. The crowd's clapping echoed in the large hall.
82. Everyone in the room began to clap for the amazing display.
83. She couldn’t stop her hands from moving as she began to clap.
84. The room filled with joy as they all started to clap.
85. He wanted to clap for her, but he was too shy.
86. The final act left everyone wanting to clap for more.
87. The unexpected performance made the crowd clap in surprise.
88. They were told to clap to show their appreciation.
89. The band played their final song and the audience began to clap.
90. She joined in with the crowd to clap for the dancers.
91. The children watched in awe before they started to clap.
92. He felt alive as he began to clap along with the rhythm.
93. The celebration was marked by loud clapping and laughter.
94. Everyone felt the urge to clap after the heartfelt speech.
95. They were all encouraged to clap when they felt moved.
96. The energy in the room made it impossible not to clap.
97. She felt a connection with the crowd as they all began to clap.
98. The unexpected talent made the audience clap with joy.
99. The moment was magical, and everyone began to clap.
100. He felt a sense of belonging as he joined the crowd to clap.