cheer

/tʃɪr/
verb
  1. To shout encouragement or approval at someone or something.
    • The audience cheered the performers after the final act.
    • We cheered our classmates as they crossed the finish line.
    • The fans cheered loudly when the singer walked on stage.
  2. To give comfort or make someone feel happier.
    • A warm cup of tea always cheers me on a rainy day.
    • The funny movie cheered up the whole family.
    • Her kind words cheered the sad child.
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noun
  1. A loud shout of encouragement, approval, or joy.
    • The crowd gave a cheer for the firefighters who saved the building.
    • We could hear the cheers from the stadium all the way down the street.
    • A huge cheer went up when the team scored the winning goal.
  2. A feeling of happiness or optimism.
    • The good news brought cheer to everyone in the office.
    • The holiday decorations added cheer to the whole neighborhood.
    • Her smile was full of cheer on her birthday.
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