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   cheer

   /tʃɪə/

   verb

   • 1. shout for joy or in praise or encouragement: "she cheered from the sidelines"
   • ▪ praise or encourage with shouts: "MPs rose to cheer the Chancellor" Similar acclaimhailsalutepraisecongratulatetoasthurrahhurrayapplaudclapshout forwhistlehonourglorifyexpress approval ofexpress admiration forshow one's appreciation ofput one's hands together forinformal:root forholler forgive someone a big handbring the house downbig someone/something upballyhooarchaic:emblazonrare:laudpanegyrizeOpposite boo
   • 2. give comfort or support to: "he seemed greatly cheered by my arrival" Similar raise someone's spiritsbrightenbuoy upenlivenanimateelateexhilarateheartengladdenupliftgive a lift toperk upencouragecomfortsolaceconsoleinformal:buck uprare:inspiritOpposite depress

   noun

   • 1. a shout of encouragement, praise, or joy: "a tremendous cheer from the audience" Similar hurrahhurraywhoopbravohootshoutshriekhosannaalleluiaacclaimacclamationshoutingclamourapplauseclappingovationinformal:hollerrare:laudationarchaic:huzzaOpposite boo
   • ▪ a brief phrase shouted in unison by a crowd, typically led by cheerleaders, in support of an athletic team. US
   • 2. cheerfulness, optimism, or confidence: "an attempt to inject a little cheer into this gloomy season" Similar happinessjoyjoyousnesscheerfulnesscheerinessgladnessmerrimentgaietyhilaritymirthgleeblithenessjubilationexultationeuphoriajollityjollinesshigh spiritsjovialityjocularityconvivialitylight-heartednessbuoyancyoptimismhopehopefulnessmerrymakingpleasureenjoymentrejoicingrevelryfestivityfrolicsinformal:living it uplarking aboutdated:sportOpposite sadnessdoom and gloom
   • ▪ food and drink provided for a festive occasion: "they had partaken heartily of the Christmas cheer" Similar farefoodfoodstuffseatablesprovisionsrationssustenancemeatdrinkbeveragesinformal:eatsnibblesnoshgrubchowscoffscranchuckarchaic:viandsvictualsvittlescommonsrare:comestiblesprovenderalimentcommissariatviaticum

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French chiere ‘face’, from late Latin cara, from Greek kara ‘head’. The original sense was ‘face’, hence ‘expression, mood’, later specifically ‘a good mood’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCHEER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   • English (US)

     CHEER meaning: 1. to give a loud shout of approval or...

   • Znaczenie Cheer, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     CHEER definicja: 1. to give a loud shout of approval or...

   • Cheer: Korean Translation

     cheer translate: 응원하다, 응원가, 응원 함성. Learn more in the...

   • Cheer: French Translation

     CHEER translate: acclamer, pousser des hourras, acclamation...

   • Cheer: Japanese Translation

     CHEER translate: （人）にかっさいを送る, 声援, 喝采（かっさい）する, 声援（せいえん）....

   • Cheer: German Translation

     cheer translate: das Hurra, die Stimmung, zujubeln. Learn...

   • Cheer: Arabic Translation

     CHEER translate: يُشَجِّع, تَشْجيْع / تَهْليل. Learn more in...

   • Cheer: Malay Translation

     cheer translate: sorakan, gembiralah, menyorak. Learn more...

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › cheerCHEER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   A cheer is a shout or cry of encouragement, approval, or agreement, as in When the band took the stage, the crowd gave a loud cheer. Cheer is also something that gives joy or encouragement, as in a letter that contains good cheer.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCHEER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCHEER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Jun 11, 2024 · Learn the meaning and usage of the word cheer as a verb, noun, and interjection. Find out how to cheer someone up, make a cheer, or say cheers in different contexts and situations.

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   A cheer is what you shout at a sporting event when you cheer your team on, showing your enthusiasm and support. Often there's a lot of cheer or good spirits at these games, unless of course your favorite team loses.