cheer
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/t͡ʃɪə(ɹ)/
English
Definitions
noun
- A cheerful attitude; happiness; a good, happy, or positive mood.
- That which promotes good spirits or cheerfulness; provisions prepared for a feast; entertainment.“a table loaded with good cheer”
- A cry expressing joy, approval or support such as "hurray".“A cheer rose from the crowd.”
- A chant made in support of a team at a sports event.
verb
- To gladden; to make cheerful; often with up.“We were cheered by the offer of a cup of tea.”
- To infuse life, courage, animation, or hope, into; to inspirit; to solace or comfort.
- To applaud or encourage with cheers or shouts.“The crowd cheered in support of the athletes.”
noun
- Cheerleading.“I'm going to wear my new cheer shoes at cheer today.”
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