Word Meaning

cheer definition and meaning

n. The face; the countenance or its expression.
n. Feeling; spirit; state of mind or heart.
n. Gayety; mirth; cheerfulness; animation.
n. That which promotes good spirits or cheerfulness; provisions prepared for a feast; entertainment; as, a table loaded with good cheer.
n. A shout, hurrah, or acclamation, expressing joy enthusiasm, applause, favor, etc.
v. t. To cause to rejoice; to gladden; to make cheerful; -- often with up.
v. t. To infuse life, courage, animation, or hope, into; to inspirit; to solace or comfort.
v. t. To salute or applaud with cheers; to urge on by cheers; as, to cheer hounds in a chase.
v. i. To grow cheerful; to become gladsome or joyous; -- usually with up.
v. i. To be in any state or temper of mind.
v. i. To utter a shout or shouts of applause, triumph, etc.

Crossword clues for cheer

- Applaud
- Applaud excellent spirits
- Applaud, encourage
- Approving cry
- Approving shout
- Cry of applause
- Cry of approval at leaving teacher confused
- Cry of encouragement
- Festive merriment
- Gladden
- Hearten
- jolliness
- Praise loudly
- shout approval
- Shout for joy
- Shout for joy when Linda leaves chandelier
- Shout hooray
- Shout of approval