To declare someone ruler, winner etc. by enthusiastic approval.
Enthusiastic approval.
To praise or show approval, by clapping the hands.
enthusiastic approval; "the book met with modest acclaim"; "he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd"; "they gave him more eclat than he really deserved"
praise vociferously
clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
praise vociferously; "The critics hailed the young pianist as a new Rubinstein"
clap one''s hands or shout after performances to indicate approval