cheer
4 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
cheers
plural
cheers
Britannica Dictionary definition of CHEER
1
[count]
:
a shout of praise or encouragement
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The audience let out a cheer.
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Loud cheers were coming from the bleachers.
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The star was greeted with cheers.
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Three cheers for our team! [=hooray for our team]
2
[noncount]
somewhat formal
:
a happy feeling or attitude
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faces full of cheer
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Let's spread a little holiday cheer.
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Be of good cheer. [=be happy]
3
[count]
:
a special song or chant that is performed to encourage a team during a game in sports like American football and basketball
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see also bronx cheer
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The cheerleaders did/led a cheer for the home team.
2
cheer
/ˈtʃiɚ/
verb
cheers;
cheered;
cheering
2
cheer
/ˈtʃiɚ/
verb
cheers;
cheered;
cheering
Britannica Dictionary definition of CHEER
1
a
:
to shout with joy, approval, or enthusiasm
[no object]
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The crowd cheered as he crossed the finish line.
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We were cheering for you all the way!
[+ object]
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The crowd cheered him as he crossed the finish line.
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Their fans cheered them to victory.
b
[+ object]
:
to express enthusiastic approval of or support for (something)
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Supporters cheered the court's decision.
2
[+ object]
:
to cause (someone) to feel happier or more hopeful
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Investors were cheered by good economic news.
cheer on
[phrasal verb]
cheer (someone) on
or
cheer on (someone)
:
to encourage (someone) with shouts or cheers
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Their fans cheered them on from the sidelines.
cheer up
[phrasal verb]
1
cheer up
or
cheer (someone) up
or
cheer up (someone)
:
to become happier or to make (someone) happier
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They cheered up at the mention of her name.
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Cheer up—things will get better!
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We tried our best to cheer her up.
2
cheer (something) up
or
cheer up (something)
:
to make (something) more cheerful or pleasant
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Bright colors really cheer up a room.
