cheer up

verb

cheered up; cheering up; cheers up
1
: to make (someone) happier
We tried our best to cheer the children up.
2
: to become happier
They cheered up at the mention of her name.
Cheer up—things will get better!
3
: to make (something) more cheerful or pleasant
Bright colors really cheer up a room.

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“Cheer up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheer%20up. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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