Main Entry: ²cheer

Function: verb

Date: 14th century

transitive verb

1 a : to instill with hope or courage : comfort —usually used with up b : to make glad or happy —usually used with up
2 : to urge on or encourage especially by shouts <cheered the team on>
3 : to applaud with shoutsintransitive verb 1 obsolete : to be mentally or emotionally disposed
2 : to grow or be cheerful : rejoice —usually used with up
3 : to utter a shout of applause or triumph

— cheer·er noun