cheer

//tʃɪr//
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Visual representation of cheer

Noun

cheerSingular
cheersPlural
1

A shout of encouragement, approval, or congratulation.

The crowd gave a loud cheer when the team scored.

2

A feeling of happiness, optimism, or good spirits.

The holiday season brings cheer to everyone.

Verb

cheerInfinitive
cheerPresent tense
cheeredPast tense
cheeredPast participle
cheeringPresent participle
cheersThird-person singular
1

To shout for joy or in praise or encouragement.

The crowd cheered when the team scored a goal.

2

To give comfort or support to; to make happier.

Her friends cheered her up after she lost the game.