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| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | clap for; express approval |
| Synonyms: | acclaim, approve, boost, cheer, commend, compliment, encourage, eulogize, extol, give a hand, give ovation, glorify, hail, hear it for, kudize, laud, magnify, plug, praise, rave, recommend, root* |
| Antonyms: | keep silent |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | clap |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | applaud; slap with approbation |
| Synonyms: | acclaim, approve, bang, cheer, give a big hand, give a hand, hear it for, pat, praise, slap, strike gently, thwack, whack |
| Main Entry: | relieve |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | help; give assistance |
| Synonyms: | aid, assist, bring aid, give a break, give a hand, give a rest, spell, stand in for, substitute for, succor, support, sustain, take over from, take the place of |
| Antonyms: | burden, discourage, hurt, trouble, upset, worry |
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