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| cheer [ cheer ] |
noun (plural cheers) |
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1. shout of approval: a shout that expresses happiness, excitement, encouragement, or praise
  A huge cheer went up as the band walked onto the stage.
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2. well-being and optimism: a sense of general well-being and optimism
The latest sales figures will bring little cheer.
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verb (past and past participle cheered, present participle cheer·ing, 3rd person present singular cheers) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb shout encouragement or support: to shout encouragement, support, or appreciation, especially to people who are performing or competing
The audience clapped and cheered and demanded three encores.
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2. transitive verb make somebody feel cheerful: to make somebody feel more cheerful, confident, or optimistic
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often passive
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They were cheered by the news.
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3. transitive verb approve of something: to express or feel enthusiasm for something
Business will cheer this decision.
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| [13th century. Via Anglo-Norman chere "face" < Latin cara< Greek kara "head"] |
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| cheer·er noun |
| cheer·ing·ly adverb |
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