Definition of Cheer
Cheer
Cheer


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To give encouragement or support to someone.

e.g. The crowd began to cheer as the home team scored the winning goal.

(verb)
to encourage or praise with shouts of joy;

e.g. The little girls cheered in the sidelines.

(verb)
to cause joy; to make glad;

e.g. The good news cheered the whole family.

(noun)
a shout of joy, encouragement, or congratulation;

e.g. The football team could hear the tremendous cheer of the spectators in the stadium.

(noun)
something that gives happiness, or causes joy and comfort;

e.g. In her short speech, she said a few words of cheer for the graduating class.

(noun)
a state of feeling joy and happiness;

e.g. Her family's good cheer overcame her sadness.

(noun)
food and drink provided during a festive occasion;

e.g. The table had been laden with tons of cheer and goodies for the children.

(noun)
happiness and gladness;

e.g. Holidays filled with joy and cheer.

(noun)
a set or traditional form of hurrahs used by people to encourage or show enthusiasm;

e.g. Three cheers for the winning team!



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