cheer
A cheerful attitude; happiness; a good, happy, or positive mood.
Noun 4 meanings
A cheerful attitude; happiness; a good, happy, or positive mood.
That which promotes good spirits or cheerfulness, especially food and entertainment prepared for a festive occasion.
“a table loaded with good cheer”
A cry expressing joy, approval or support, such as "hurrah".
“Three cheers for the birthday boy!”
A chant made in support of a team at a sports event.
Verb 4 meanings
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.”
To feel or express enthusiasm for (something).
“The finance sector will cheer this decision.”
Etymology
From Middle English chere, from Anglo-Norman chere, from Old French chiere (“head, face; appearance; reception, hospitality; meal, dinner, food”) (Modern French chère), from Late Latin cara (“head”).
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CHEER at a glance
CHEER has 5 letters and scores 10 points in Scrabble (C 3 + H 4 + E 1 + E 1 + R 1) and 10 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #6,346 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
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