Applaud vocally (5)

I believe the answer is:

cheer

(Other definitions for cheer that I've seen before include "sound of appreciative audience" , "Shout of approval" , "Merriment" , "Encouraging shout" , "entertainment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun, The Mirror and the Evening Standard.

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