Which sentence is usable in English when you are going to clap your hands in order to show your approval for instance when you enjoy the performance of a football player:
- The coach clapped for him.
- The coach applauded for him.
I think both verbs are used improperly here. I would be thankful if you could suggest me the correct verb in the proper grammatical structure or a fix expression which customarily is used in this sense.
Best Answer
"The coach clapped for him" and "The coach applauded him" both sound natural to my (American) ear. "The coach applauded for him" does not sound as natural to me, but is still understandable and grammatically correct.