cheer
cheer Lexical Profile
cheer Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A loud shout of encouragement, praise, or joy.
"A loud cheer went up from the crowd as the runner crossed the finish line."
A feeling or state of gladness, optimism, and good spirits.
"The festive decorations brought warmth and holiday cheer to the entire neighborhood."
A rhyming chant or organized yell led by cheerleaders to support a sports team.
"The squad practiced a new cheer before the championship basketball game."
• verb
To shout for joy or in praise, support, or encouragement.
"Thousands of spectators gathered along the parade route to cheer as the band marched by."
To give comfort, hope, or gladness to someone; to make or become happier.
"The encouraging news about the economy helped cheer investors after a difficult week."
• Rhymes for cheer
• Nearby Words
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English chere, borrowed from Old French chiere ('face, countenance, look'), which derived from Late Latin cara ('face'), possibly from Ancient Greek kara ('head, face'). The meaning evolved from a person's facial expression to the frame of mind reflected by it, and eventually specifically to a glad or joyful mood.