cheer

Definition

  • n. a cry or shout of approval
  • v. give encouragement to
  • v. show approval or good wishes by shouting
  • v. cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful

Word forms

Present participle
cheering
Past participle
cheered
Past tense
cheered
Third person singular
cheers

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The crowd erupted in cheer when the team scored the winning goal.

  2. vi.

    Everyone started to cheer when the concert began.

  3. vt.

    The coach tried to cheer the players up before the big match.