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cheer · verb I

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cheer

B2 to give a loud shout of approval or encouragement

Dictionary examples:

Everyone cheered as the winners received their medals.

He was cheering for the other side.

Learner example:

When she had finished, she felt satisfied and so did the audience who cheered for Louise. (First Certificate in English; B2; Spanish)

cheer sb on or cheer on sb

C2 to shout loudly in order to encourage someone in a competition

Dictionary example:

The race was tough, but I could hear all my friends cheering me on.

Learner example:

People rush to the stadiums and gyms to cheer on their favourites or spend long hours in front of the TV with their fingers crossed hoping for a win. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Bulgarian)

cheer up (sb) or cheer (sb) up

B2 If someone cheers up, or something cheers them up, they start to feel happier.

Dictionary examples:

She was ill so I sent her some flowers to cheer her up.

Cheer up! It's not that bad!

She went shopping to cheer herself up.

Learner example:

My sister tried to cheer me up but she couldn't. (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)

cheer · noun

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cheer

C2 a shout of approval or encouragement

Dictionary example:

His speech was drowned out by cheers.

Learner example:

They were welcomed onto the stage in their home town by deafening cheers from their fans. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Portuguese)