cheer

Meanings

Noun

• A cheerful attitude; happiness; a good, happy, or positive mood.
• That which promotes good spirits or cheerfulness; provisions prepared for a feast; entertainment.
• A cry expressing joy, approval or support such as "hurrah".
• A chant made in support of a team at a sports event.
• Cheerleading, especially when practiced as a competitive sport.
• One's facial expression or countenance.
• One's attitude, mood.
• Cheerleading.

Verb

• To gladden; to make cheerful; often with up.
• To infuse life, courage, animation, or hope, into; to inspirit; to solace or comfort.
• To encourage to do something.
• To applaud or encourage with cheers or shouts.

Related

Opposite words

• boo

Origin

• From Middle English chere, from Old French chere, from Old French chiere, from Late Latin cara.
• Clipping of cheerleading.