cheer
Meaning
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- A cheerful attitude; happiness; a good, happy, or positive mood.
- That which promotes good spirits or cheerfulness, especially food and entertainment prepared for a festive occasion.
- A cry expressing joy, approval or support, such as "hurrah".
- A chant made in support of a team at a sports event.
- (obsolete) One's facial expression or countenance.
- One's attitude, mood.
Synonyms
jolly up
shout of joy
root on
tell story
be happy
clap hands
good-humoredness
good-humouredness
make happy
give joy
be animate
be pleasure
enhance one’s spirit
not thick
cheer for
jazz around
applaud by shouting
shout out together
shout together
welcome by shouting
admire
make glad
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/t͡ʃɪə̯(ɹ)/
Etymology
From Middle English chere, from Old French chere, from Old French chiere, from Late Latin cara.
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