cheer
/t͡ʃɪɹ/ verb A2- To gladden; to make cheerful; often with up. · We were cheered by the offer of a cup of tea.
- To infuse life, courage, animation, or hope, into; to inspirit; to solace or comfort.
- To applaud or encourage with cheers or shouts. · The crowd cheered in support of the athletes.· The crowd cheered the athletes.
- To feel or express enthusiasm for (something). · The finance sector will cheer this decision.
He/she/it cheers · Past cheered · Past participle cheered · -ing form cheering
Verb forms
- Base form
- cheer
- He/she/it
- cheers
- Past
- cheered
- Past participle
- cheered
- -ing form
- cheering
Phrasal verbs and expressions
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Here one of the guinea-pigs cheered, and was immediately suppressed by the officers of the court.
Here the other guinea-pig cheered, and was suppressed.
I felt cheered up right away and I enjoyed my trip to the Island with all my might.
She’s been over every day to cheer my lonely pillow.
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