Meaning & Definition of word "Cheer"

Cheer

/tʃɪr/

1. a shout of joy or support.
- Example: There was a loud cheer that echoed through the stadium after the performance.
2. a state of feeling happy or enthusiastic.
- Example: The spirit of cheer filled the room during the holiday celebration.

1. to shout joyfully or encourage someone, typically as a form of support.
- Example: The crowd began to cheer when the home team scored the winning goal.
2. to become or make happy or cheerful.
- Example: She tried to cheer her friend up with a funny story.

Middle English 'chere', meaning 'the face', 'countenance', or 'mood', from Old French 'chiere'.

cheer up:

To make someone feel better.

cheers to:

An expression used to toast to someone or something.

give a cheer:

To vocally express support or enthusiasm.

cheerful:

Full of or promoting cheer; happy.

cheerleader:

A person who leads cheers for a sports team.

cheering:

The act of raising one's voice in joy or support.

Meaning: A term used among friends to express excitement or agreement.

Example Sentence: That movie was so good, I was cheering the whole time!

Meaning: A casual way to encourage someone in a lighthearted context.

Example Sentence: Come on, cheer up! It's just a game.