Cheer Definition & Meaning
cheer
- noun
- a cry or shout of approval
- the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom; "flowers added a note of cheerfulness to the drab room"
- verb
- give encouragement to
- show approval or good wishes by shouting; "everybody cheered the birthday boy"
- cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful; "She tried to cheer up the disappointed child when he failed to win the spelling bee"
- become cheerful
- spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts; "The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers"
"Cheer" in song lyrics
See how cheer is used in real songs:
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"They did not applaud and they did not cheer"
2 Live Crew — Check it Out Y'all -
"Said before it was the wack, but now the ladies cheer"
Afrika Bambaataa Zulu Nation Cosmic Force — Zulu Nation Throwdown -
"That all black people are menaces and holler and cheer"
Ahmad — Ordinary People
Words that rhyme with cheer
Usage tips for "cheer"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "cheer" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for cheer to find words that pair well.
Use "cheer" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does cheer mean?
- a cry or shout of approval the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom; "flowers added a note of cheerfulness to the drab room" give encouragement to show approval or good wishes by shouting; "everybody cheered the birthday boy" cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful; "She tried to cheer up the disappointed child when he failed to win the spelling bee" become cheerful spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts; "The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers"
- What part of speech is cheer?
- Cheer is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does cheer have?
- Cheer has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).