cheer
noun
1. a cry or shout of approval
Definition categories: communication, approval, commendation
2. the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
- flowers added a note of cheerfulness to the drab room
Similar word(s): cheerfulness, sunniness, sunshine
Definition categories: attribute
Sentences with cheer as a noun:
- a table loaded with good cheer
- A cheer rose from the crowd.
verb
1. give encouragement to
Similar word(s): embolden, hearten, recreate
Definition categories: emotion, encourage
2. show approval or good wishes by shouting
- everybody cheered the birthday boy
Definition categories: communication, applaud
3. cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful
- She tried to cheer up the disappointed child when he failed to win the spelling bee
Definition categories: communication
4. become cheerful
Definition categories: communication, joy, rejoice
5. spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
- The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers
Similar word(s): barrack, exhort, inspire, urge
Definition categories: communication, encourage
Sentences with cheer as a verb:
- We were cheered by the offer of a cup of tea.
- The crowd cheered in support of the athletes.
- The crowd cheered the athletes.