- a shout of encouragement, approval, congratulation, etc.: The cheers of the fans filled the stadium.
- a set or traditional form of shout used by spectators to encourage or show enthusiasm for an athletic team, contestant, etc., as rah! rah! rah!
- something that gives joy or gladness; encouragement; comfort: words of cheer.
- a state of feeling or spirits: She entered his room promptly at 7 a.m. with her usual good cheer.
- gladness, gaiety, or animation: Festivities will continue all week, with events and attractions spreading holiday cheer across the city.
- food and drink: tables laden with cheer.
- facial expression.
- (used as a salutation or toast.)
- to salute with shouts of approval, congratulation, triumph, etc.: The team members cheered their captain.
- to gladden or cause joy to; inspire with cheer (often followed by up): The good news cheered her.
- to encourage or incite: She cheered him on when he was about to give up.
- to utter cheers of approval, encouragement, triumph, etc.
- to become happier or more cheerful (often followed by up): She cheered up as soon as the sun began to shine.
- to be or feel in a particular state of mind or spirits.
- (used as an exhortation to be cheerful): Be of good cheer! Things could be much worse.
- cheerfully; willingly: She accepted her lot with good cheer.
- to make or become happy or hopeful; comfort or be comforted
- to applaud with shouts
- to encourage (a team, person, etc) with shouts, esp in contests
- a shout or cry of approval, encouragement, etc, often using such words as hurrah! or rah! rah! rah!
- three shouts of hurrah given in unison by a group to honour someone or celebrate something
- happiness; good spirits
- state of mind; spirits (archaic, except in the phrases be of good cheer, with good cheer)
- provisions for a feast; fare
