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Cheered: meaning, definitions and examples

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cheered

 

[ tʃɪrd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

expressing joy

The word 'cheered' refers to the act of expressing happiness or encouragement, typically by shouting or clapping. It often occurs in situations such as sports events, celebrations, or performances, where a collective voice of joy is raised in support of someone or something.

Synonyms

applauded, celebrated, exulted, rejoiced

Examples of usage

  • The crowd cheered when the team scored a goal.
  • She cheered for her friend during the performance.
  • They cheered loudly at the concert.
  • The audience cheered as the winner was announced.

Translations

Translations of the word "cheered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aplaudido

🇮🇳 उत्साहित

🇩🇪 gefeiert

🇮🇩 bertepuk tangan

🇺🇦 підбадьорений

🇵🇱 oklaskiwany

🇯🇵 歓声を上げた

🇫🇷 acclamé

🇪🇸 animado

🇹🇷 tezahürat edilen

🇰🇷 환호한

🇸🇦 هتف

🇨🇿 tleskaný

🇸🇰 aplaudovaný

🇨🇳 欢呼的

🇸🇮 aplaudirani

🇮🇸 fagnaður

🇰🇿 құттықталған

🇬🇪 კმაყოფილი

🇦🇿 alqışlanan

🇲🇽 animado

Etymology

The word 'cheered' originates from the Old French word 'cher', which meant 'to face' or 'to look at'. Over time, it evolved in Early Modern English to mean 'to encourage or support verbally'. The transition to its current form and usage occurred during the late Middle Ages, where it was commonly associated with expressing approval and joy in various social gatherings such as festivals, sporting events, and theatrical performances. The connotation of cheering as an enthusiastic act of support became deeply embedded in English-speaking cultures, symbolizing unity and shared excitement in experiences.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,013, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.