cheer
noun
a shout of encouragement, approval, congratulation, etc..
had cheered
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past perfectof cheer.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Until recently, investors had cheered this massive capital investment.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 10, 2026
Mr. Chappelle’s remarks were first reported by The Wall Street Journal, which said that some audience members had cheered Mr. Chappelle as he spoke about the conflict while others walked out.
From New York Times ● Oct. 24, 2023
Earlier in the final week, those lined up hoping to snare a seat inside had cheered prosecutors as they passed.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 3, 2023
Tim Hamnett, 34, from Stretford in Greater Manchester, said the tribute had "cheered a lot of people up".
From BBC ● Nov. 30, 2022
The way the basketball boys had cheered Tobias after the thing at my locker—it really had seemed like a game.
From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee
