Cheer: meaning, definitions and examples

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cheer

[ tʃɪər ]

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to support

To give comfort, help, or encouragement to someone. To shout or cheer loudly in support of someone or something. To make someone feel happier or more positive.

Synonyms

applaud, encourage, root for, support

Examples of usage

He cheered her up when she was feeling down.
The crowd cheered as the team scored a goal.
She was cheered by the news of her promotion.

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positive emotion

A shout or cry of joy, support, or encouragement. A feeling of happiness or positivity.

Synonyms

applause, happiness, joy, support

Examples of usage

The cheers of the crowd filled the stadium.
She felt a rush of cheer when she heard the good news.

Translations

Translations of the word "cheer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 animar

🇮🇳 उत्साह

🇩🇪 jubeln

🇮🇩 sorak

🇺🇦 підбадьорювати

🇵🇱 oklaski

🇯🇵 応援する

🇫🇷 encourager

🇪🇸 animar

🇹🇷 neşelendirmek

🇰🇷 응원하다

🇸🇦 تشجيع

🇨🇿 povzbuzovat

🇸🇰 povzbudiť

🇨🇳 欢呼

🇸🇮 spodbujati

🇮🇸 hvetja

🇰🇿 қолдау

🇬🇪 ხალისება

🇦🇿 maraqlanmaq

🇲🇽 animar

Word origin

The word 'cheer' originated from the Middle English 'cheren', which meant to make happy or cheerful. Over time, the word evolved to encompass the ideas of joy, support, and encouragement. The concept of cheering for someone or something has been present in various cultures throughout history, often associated with celebrations, victories, or moments of positivity. Today, 'cheer' is commonly used to express support, happiness, and encouragement in both personal and collective contexts.

See also: cheerful, cheerfully, cheerfulness, cheering, cheers.