Word Definition

Cheer

  1. A shout, hurrah, or acclamation, expressing joy enthusiasm, applause, favor, etc.
  2. To grow cheerful; to become gladsome or joyous; -- usually with up.
  3. Gayety; mirth; cheerfulness; animation.
  4. That which promotes good spirits or cheerfulness; provisions prepared for a feast; entertainment; as, a table loaded with good cheer.
  5. Feeling; spirit; state of mind or heart.
  6. To infuse life, courage, animation, or hope, into; to inspirit; to solace or comfort.
  7. To be in any state or temper of mind.
  8. To cause to rejoice; to gladden; to make cheerful; -- often with up.
  9. To salute or applaud with cheers; to urge on by cheers; as, to cheer hounds in a chase.
  10. The face; the countenance or its expression.
  11. To utter a shout or shouts of applause, triumph, etc.