cheer

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Plural

cheers

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

present (v1)

cheer

past (v2)

cheered

past participle (v3)

cheered

present participle

cheering

3rd person singular

cheers

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

1. 1.A cheerful attitude; happiness; a good, happy, or positive mood.

   • I have not that alacrity of spirit, / Nor cheer of mind, that I was wont to have.

2. 2.That which promotes good spirits or cheerfulness, especially food and entertainment prepared for a festive occasion.

3. 3.A cry expressing joy, approval or support, such as "hurrah".

   • Three cheers for the birthday boy!
   • Welcome her, thunders of fort and of fleet! / Welcome her, thundering cheer of the street!
   • A cheer rose from the crowd.

4. 4.A chant made in support of a team at a sports event.

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

1. 1.To gladden; to make cheerful; often with up.

   • We were cheered by the offer of a cup of tea.

2. 2.To infuse life, courage, animation, or hope, into; to inspirit; to solace or comfort.

   • The proud he tam'd, the penitent he cheer'd.

3. 3.To feel or express enthusiasm for (something).

   • The finance sector will cheer this decision.

4. 4.To applaud or encourage with cheers or shouts.

   • The crowd cheered in support of the athletes.
   • The crowd cheered the athletes.

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