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Definition: Meaning of, cheer in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / tʃɪə /

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cheer cheers
  1. [countable] a shout of happiness, praise, approval, or encouragement
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  2. three cheers for somebody! spoken used to tell a group of people to shout three times as a way of showing support, happiness, thanks etc
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  3. [uncountable] formal a feeling of happiness and confidence
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  4. [countable] a special CHANT (= phrase that is repeated) that the crowds at a US sports game shout in order to encourage their team to win
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
cheer cheered cheered
Present Participle Third Person Singular
cheering cheers
  1. [intransitive and transitive] to shout as a way of showing happiness, praise, approval, or support of someone or something
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  2. [transitive] to make someone feel more hopeful when they are worried
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cheer used in phrases

  • Bronx cheer (noun)
    1. American English a sound that you make by sticking out your tongue and blowing, often considered rude [=  raspberry British English]
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cheer used in phrasal verbs

  • cheer on (phrasal verb)
    1. to shout loudly in order to encourage someone
  • cheer up (phrasal verb)
    1. [intransitive/transitive] to become less sad, or to make someone feel less sad
    2. [intransitive] [always in imperative] spoken used for telling someone to try to be happier
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