cheer.
A cheerful attitude; happiness; a good, happy, or positive mood.
Meaning & usage
A cheerful attitude; happiness; a good, happy, or positive mood.
That which promotes good spirits or cheerfulness, especially food and entertainment prepared for a festive occasion.
a table loaded with good cheer
A cry expressing joy, approval or support, such as "hurrah".
Three cheers for the birthday boy!
A cheer rose from the crowd.
A chant made in support of a team at a sports event.
One's facial expression or countenance.
One's attitude, mood.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English chere, from Anglo-Norman chere, from Old French chiere (“head, face; appearance; reception, hospitality; meal, dinner, food”) (Modern French chère), from Late Latin cara (“head”).
To gladden; to make cheerful; often with up.
We were cheered by the offer of a cup of tea.
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.
The crowd cheered in support of the athletes.
The crowd cheered the athletes.
To feel or express enthusiasm for (something).
The finance sector will cheer this decision.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English chere, from Anglo-Norman chere, from Old French chiere (“head, face; appearance; reception, hospitality; meal, dinner, food”) (Modern French chère), from Late Latin cara (“head”).
Cheerleading, especially when practiced as a competitive sport.
Alex participated in cheer all four years of college.
I'm going to wear my new cheer shoes at cheer today.
Where this word comes from
Clipping of cheerleading.
Pronunciation spelling of chair.
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