cheer

noun

(uncountable) A cheerful attitude; happiness; a good, happy, or positive mood.

(countable) A cry expressing joy, approval or support, such as "hurrah".

(now uncountable) That which promotes good spirits or cheerfulness, especially food and entertainment prepared for a festive occasion.

(countable) A chant made in support of a team at a sports event.

(chiefly Canada, US) Cheerleading, especially when practiced as a competitive sport.

(archaic) One's attitude, mood.

(obsolete) One's facial expression or countenance.

verb

(transitive) To gladden; to make cheerful; often with up.

(transitive) To infuse life, courage, animation, or hope, into; to inspirit; to solace or comfort.

(ambitransitive) To applaud or encourage with cheers or shouts.

(transitive, figurative) To feel or express enthusiasm for (something).

(transitive, obsolete) To encourage to do something.

Synonyms for cheer

heartenv cheerfulnessn emboldenv inspirev cheerinessn rejoicev elatev encouragementn merrimentn gladdenv joyfulnessn whoopn

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