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CHEER

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Cheer.

How to pronounce cheer:

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Cheer - as a noun

A cry or shout of approval

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
approvalcommendation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom

Example: "Flowers added a note of cheerfulness to the drab room"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cheerfulnesssunninesssunshine
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
attribute
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cheer - as a verb

Give encouragement to

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
emboldenheartenrecreate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
encourage
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Show approval or good wishes by shouting

Example: "Everybody cheered the birthday boy"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
applaud
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful

Example: "She tried to cheer up the disappointed child when he failed to win the spelling bee"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cheer upjolly alongjolly up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become cheerful

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cheer upchirk up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
joyrejoice
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
complain

Spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts

Example: "The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barrackexhortinspirepep uproot onurgeurge on
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
encourage
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The crowd erupted in cheers as the home team scored a goal."
"She needed some cheer after a long and exhausting day."
"The cheer of the children filled the playground."
"His words brought a cheer to her heart."
"The cheer in his voice was evident as he congratulated his team."
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Word Game Points

Is CHEER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cheer is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CHEER has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is CHEER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cheer is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CHEER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is CHEER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cheer is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CHEER has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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