cheer

US /tʃɪr/

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UK /tʃiə/

n. (u.)Uncountable NounFeeling of happiness or optimism

Spread the good cheer by smiling at a stranger today

v.t.Transitive VerbTo give a loud shout of encouragement to someone

It is so encouraging to hear so many people cheer for you when you step up to bat

n. (c.)Countable NounA loud shout of encouragement or approval

The crowd made a loud cheer when the players came on the field

v.t.Transitive VerbTo make someone feel happier or less worried

The teacher asked the students to cheer up after she returned their test results to them

n. (c.)Countable NounA toast used when raising your glass to drink

Let’s give a cheer for Paul’s promotion

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Villagers would cheer my way For a hero I was, that's what they'd say
Villagers would cheer my way For a hero I was, that's what they'd say

Another idol has displaced me; and if it can cheer and comfort you in time to come,
Another idol has displaced me; and if it can cheer and comfort you in time to come,

"The new flag was hoisted up on high, greeted by a cheer from the crowd."
"The new flag was hoisted up on high, greeted by a cheer from the crowd."

Hey Cheer up, you're smarter than all three of us together, ey?
Hey Cheer up, you're smarter than all three of us together, ey?
Oh boy! The only thing that could cheer me up now is messing with Hagrid.
Oh boy! The only thing that could cheer me up now is messing with Hagrid.