noun
- a shout of encouragement, praise, or joy
- a feeling of happiness or optimism
verb
- to shout encouragement or approval
- to make someone feel happier or more hopeful
- to become happier
Usage: often used with ‘up’
Examples
- The crowd gave a loud cheer when the team scored.
- She tried to bring some cheer to the hospital patients.
- Fans cheered wildly as their team won the championship.
- The good news cheered him up after a difficult day.
- Her smile never failed to cheer those around her.
- The children cheered when they saw the ice cream truck.
- He needed something to cheer him during the long winter.