Cheer
/tʃɪr/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo give a shout of joy, encouragement, or approval.
/tʃɪr/
To shout for joy
The audience cheered loudly at the end of the performance.
💡 Simply: It's like shouting 'Yay!' or 'Hooray!' when you're happy or excited. Think of cheering on a sports team.
👶 For kids: To yell 'Hooray!' because you're happy!
More Examples
Let's cheer for our team!
How It's Used
"The crowd cheered wildly as their team scored."
"We cheered to celebrate her birthday."
A feeling of happiness or optimism
/tʃɪr/
A shout of joy or encouragement
She brought cheer to the hospital patients with her songs.
💡 Simply: Cheer is like feeling really happy and excited, like sunshine in your heart. It gives you energy and makes you feel good.
👶 For kids: Being happy and excited!
More Examples
They are full of cheer despite their difficulties.
How It's Used
"The team needed a boost of cheer after their loss."
Idioms & expressions
Give someone a cheer
To offer someone encouragement or support.
"Let's give her a cheer; she's worked really hard."
From Middle English *cheren, from Old French *chier, from Vulgar Latin *clarire, frequentative of Latin *clarus "clear, bright".
The word 'cheer' has been used to express joy and happiness for centuries, often found in literature depicting celebrations and festivities.
Memory tip
Imagine a 'cheer' as a bright, happy sound.
Word Origin
"clear, bright"