Cheering

verb

/ˈt͡ʃɪəɹɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 1.8

Definitions

1.verbTo gladden; to make cheerful; often with up.

"We were cheered by the offer of a cup of tea."

2.verbTo infuse life, courage, animation, or hope, into; to inspirit; to solace or comfort.

3.verbTo applaud or encourage with cheers or shouts.

"The crowd cheered in support of the athletes."

4.nounA cheer.

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