CHEER


Meaning of CHEER in English

n.

Function: transitive verb

Date: 14th century

1 a : to instill with hope or courage : COMFORT ― usually used with up b : to make glad or happy ― usually used with up

2 : to urge on or encourage especially by shouts < cheer ed the team on>

3 : to applaud with shouts

intransitive verb

1 obsolete : to be mentally or emotionally disposed

2 : to grow or be cheerful : REJOICE ― usually used with up

3 : to utter a shout of applause or triumph

– cheer · er noun

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.