We cheered them on, and they won.
•We cheered on the team.
•Sam cheered Jane on.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
cheer up — verb 1. cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful She tried to cheer up the disappointed child when he failed to win the spelling bee • Syn: ↑cheer, ↑jolly along, ↑jolly up • Derivationally related forms: ↑cheer ( … Useful english dictionary
cheer — cheer1 [ tʃır ] verb ** 1. ) intransitive or transitive to give a loud shout of happiness or approval: The crowd cheered and threw flowers to the 57 year old tenor. The prince was cheered by a 10,000 strong audience. 2. ) transitive usually… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
cheer — 1 noun (C) 1 a shout of happiness, praise, approval, or encouragement: a cheer rises/goes up: A deafening cheer rose from the crowd as the band walked onto the stage. | give a cheer: Everyone gave a cheer when Gilmore crawled out of the wreck,… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
cheer — cheer1 [tʃıə US tʃır] n [Date: 1200 1300; : Old French; Origin: chere (expression on) the face , perhaps from Late Latin cara, from Greek kara head ] 1.) a shout of happiness, praise, approval, or encouragement ≠ ↑boo ▪ A great cheer went up from … Dictionary of contemporary English
cheer — /tʃɪə / (say chear) noun 1. a shout of encouragement, approval, congratulation, etc. 2. that which gives joy or gladness; encouragement; comfort: the rain has brought some cheer to the farmers. 3. Obsolete expression of countenance: a smiling… …
cheer — cheerer, n. cheeringly, adv. /chear/, n. 1. a shout of encouragement, approval, congratulation, etc.: The cheers of the fans filled the stadium. 2. a set or traditional form of shout used by spectators to encourage or show enthusiasm for an… … Universalium
cheer — [[t]tʃɪ͟ə(r)[/t]] ♦♦♦ cheers, cheering, cheered 1) VERB When people cheer, they shout loudly to show their approval or to encourage someone who is doing something such as taking part in a game. The crowd cheered as Premier Wayne Goss unveiled a… … English dictionary
cheer — I (Roget s IV) n. 1. [An agreeable mental state] Syn. delight, mirth, glee; see happiness 1 , joy 2 . 2. [Something that comforts or gladdens] Syn. encouragement, reassurance, comfort, solace; see encouragement 2 . 3. [An encouraging shout] Syn.… … English dictionary for students
perk someone/something up — you could do with something to perk you up: CHEER UP, liven up, brighten up, raise someone s spirits, give someone a boost/lift, revitalize, invigorate, energize, enliven, ginger up, put new life/heart into, put some spark into, rejuvenate,… … Useful english dictionary
liven someone up — liven something up the new sofa livens up the whole room Syn: brighten up, cheer up, enliven, animate, raise someone s spirits, perk up, spice up, make lively, wake up, invigorate, revive, refresh, vivify, galvanize, stimulate, stir up … Thesaurus of popular words
liven someone/something up — BRIGHTEN UP, cheer up, enliven, animate, raise someone s spirits, perk up, spice up, ginger up, make lively, wake up, invigorate, revive, refresh, vivify, galvanize, stimulate, stir up, get going; informal buck up, pep up. → liven … Useful english dictionary
