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to cheer
01
to encourage or show support or praise for someone by shouting
Intransitive
Examples
The fans cheer loudly during the soccer match.
She cheers for her favorite team every weekend.
Examples
A surprise gift from a friend was enough to cheer him and lift his spirits.
She tried to cheer her colleague by sharing a funny story during lunch.
03
to give someone a sense of hope, courage, or confidence
Transitive: to cheer sb
Examples
Her encouraging words cheered him, giving him the strength to continue.
The doctor ’s reassuring words cheered the patient before the surgery.
04
to become happier or more positive in mood
Intransitive
Examples
She began to cheer as the good news sank in.
The children cheered as they opened their presents on Christmas morning.
05
to loudly praise or offer support to someone with enthusiastic shouts or cheers
Transitive: to cheer sb
Examples
The crowd cheered the team as they scored the winning goal.
The audience cheered the performers after their incredible performance.
Cheer
01
a feeling of joy, happiness, and optimism
Examples
The children 's laughter filled the room with cheer.
Despite the rain, the festival was full of cheer and celebration.
02
a cry or shout of approval
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