EGAVE

cheer

About 3.41 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. noun A cheerful attitude; happiness; a good, happy, or positive mood. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
  2. noun That which promotes good spirits or cheerfulness, especially food and entertainment prepared for a festive occasion.
    a table loaded with good cheer
  3. noun A cry expressing joy, approval or support, such as "hurrah".
    Three cheers for the birthday boy!
  4. noun A chant made in support of a team at a sports event.
  5. noun One's facial expression or countenance.
  6. noun One's attitude, mood.
  7. verb To gladden; to make cheerful; often with up.
    We were cheered by the offer of a cup of tea.
  8. verb To infuse life, courage, animation, or hope, into; to inspirit; to solace or comfort.

Similar words

jolly along cheerfulness chirk up cheer up hearten urge pep up embolden urge on inspire

Often followed by

up and the him her me for them you

Word family

cheered cheerer cheerers cheering cheers

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