cheer
word
/ˈtʃɪɹ/
cheer
/tʃˈiə/
chee-uh
Definition
To make someone feel happier or more hopeful, or to shout to show support or approval. As a noun, it can also mean happiness or a shout of support.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns: 'cheer someone up' means make someone feel better; 'cheer for' means support a team or person; 'cheer on' means encourage during an activity. 'Cheer' alone often suggests shouting or clapping, especially in sports or performances.
Spanish: animar - vitorearPortuguese (BR): animar - torcer e aplaudirPortuguese (PT): animar - apoiar com aplausosChinese (Simplified): 鼓舞 - 欢呼Chinese (Traditional): 鼓舞 - 歡呼Hindi: खुश करना - जयकार करनाArabic: يشجّع - يهتفBengali: উৎসাহ দেওয়া - উল্লাস করাRussian: подбадривать - болеть (за кого-то) - аплодироватьJapanese: 応援する - 元気づけるVietnamese: cổ vũ - làm ai đó vui lênKorean: 응원하다 - 격려하다Turkish: tezahürat yapmak - neşelendirmekUrdu: حوصلہ دینا - خوش کرنا - داد دیناIndonesian: menyemangati - bersorak
Example Sentences
A loud cheer came from the crowd.
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Her friends tried to cheer her up after the bad news.
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We cheered for our school team at the game.
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Come on, guys, cheer a little — it's good news!
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The fans cheered on the runners all the way to the finish line.
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That message really cheered me up when I was having a rough day.
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