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What does cheer mean?
A cheer is a shout or cry of encouragement, approval, or agreement, as in When the band took the stage, the crowd gave a loud cheer.
Cheer is also something that gives joy or encouragement, as in a letter that contains good cheer.
To cheer is to shout or cry of approval or encouragement, as in The fans cheered the home every time they made a goal.
To cheer is also to inspire with cheer, as in Petting my dog always cheers me up when I’m sad.
Example: The crowd cheered as the team scored the game winning touchdown.
Where does cheer come from?
The first records of the term cheer come from the late 1100s. It ultimately comes from the Greek kárā, meaning “head.”
Cheering comes in many forms. Most of the time cheers are wild, uncontainable, and loud. But, some, such as those used by cheerleaders are planned, rehearsed, and used to inspire a certain feeling in a crowd.
Cheer can also define the state of being happy, as you would be when giving a cheer. When people propose a toast and clink glasses, they often say “Cheers!” as a sign of enjoyment or pride.
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How is cheer used in real life?
Cheer is frequently used in reference to making someone happy or the actions of someone who is joyful and will be used accordingly joyfully.
the human has been working from home the last couple days. and every so often. they let me participate in the video calls. all the other humans cheer when they see me. i am the only thing holding their company together
— Thoughts of Dog® (@dog_feelings) March 10, 2020
Niall: Having thousands of fans turn up to cheer us on in the street before we went on the Today show was just on another level…
— One Direction (@onedirection) August 28, 2014
CHEERS TO LESS STRESS AND MORE SUCCESS
— Daisy Marquez (@daisymarquez_) January 1, 2020
Try using cheer!
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for cheer?
A. comfort
B. hearten
C. encourage
D. deny