Dictionary Check: cheer

"cheer" is a valid word!

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Definition

noun

a cry or shout of approval

noun

the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom

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

give encouragement to

verb

show approval or good wishes by shouting

Example: "everybody cheered the birthday boy"
verb

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"
verb

become cheerful

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