γέλως ἄκαιρος κλαυμάτων παραίτιος → ill-timed laughter causes tears (Menander)
v. trans.
Praise: P. and V. ἐπαινεῖν, P. ἐγκωμιάζειν, V. αἰνεῖν (also Plat. but rare P.), Ar. and V. εὐλογεῖν.
Clap hands: P. κροτεῖν (absol.); see clap.
Cheer: P. θορυβεῖν ἐπί (dat.).