Cheer
(verb)
- To shout out words of encouragement, approval, or support.
- To become more cheerful or in better spirits.
- To make someone feel more cheerful or in better spirits.
Origin:
Middle english: from old french chiere, from latin cara "head, face".
Examples:
- The crowd cheered the team on.
- She cheered up when she saw her friends.
- He cheered the crowd with his speech.
- The good news cheered her up.
- The children cheered when they heard ice cream truck coming.