Applauded (7)
'applauded' is the definition.
('clap' can be a synonym of 'applaud')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for clapped that I've seen before include "Acclaimed" , "Applauded" .)
'applauded' is the definition.
(cheering is a kind of applauding)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for cheered that I've seen before include "Was happier" , "getting up, usually" , "Comforted" , "Applauded and heartened" .)