cheer Antonyms
Meaning of cheer
cheer (n)
a cry or shout of approval
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
cheer (v)
give encouragement to
show approval or good wishes by shouting
cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful
become cheerful
spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
cheer (n.)
The face; the countenance or its expression.
Feeling; spirit; state of mind or heart.
Gayety; mirth; cheerfulness; animation.
That which promotes good spirits or cheerfulness; provisions prepared for a feast; entertainment; as, a table loaded with good cheer.
A shout, hurrah, or acclamation, expressing joy enthusiasm, applause, favor, etc.
cheer (v. t.)
To cause to rejoice; to gladden; to make cheerful; -- often with up.
To infuse life, courage, animation, or hope, into; to inspirit; to solace or comfort.
To salute or applaud with cheers; to urge on by cheers; as, to cheer hounds in a chase.
cheer (v. i.)
To grow cheerful; to become gladsome or joyous; -- usually with up.
To be in any state or temper of mind.
To utter a shout or shouts of applause, triumph, etc.
cheer Sentence Examples
- The crowd erupted in cheers as the underdog team scored the winning goal.
- Let's raise a cheer to celebrate the birthday girl!
- The warm fireplace and twinkling lights brought a festive cheer to the room.
- Despite the gloomy weather, she spread cheer with her infectious smile.
- The children's excited cheers echoed through the playground.
- The news of a vaccine brought a much-needed cheer to the weary population.
- Volunteering at the animal shelter always lifted her spirits and brought her cheer.
- The sailor faced the storm with a defiant cheer, determined to persevere.
- The aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the air, adding to the cozy cheer of the kitchen.
- Let's spread holiday cheer by helping those less fortunate.
FAQs About the word cheer
a cry or shout of approval, the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom, give encouragement to, show approval or good wishes by shouting, cause (somebody
praise,applaud, hail, tout, laud, clap, commend,salute, crack up, acclaim
belittle,knock, disparage, slam, disparage, blame, put down, belittle, knock, put down
The crowd erupted in cheers as the underdog team scored the winning goal.
Let's raise a cheer to celebrate the birthday girl!
The warm fireplace and twinkling lights brought a festive cheer to the room.
Despite the gloomy weather, she spread cheer with her infectious smile.
