Synonyms of cheers

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verb

present tense third-person singular of cheer

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as in applauds

to declare enthusiastic approval of

critics and fans alike have cheered the latest addition to the author's series of fantasy novels

Synonyms & Similar Words

• applauds
• praises
• hails
• salutes
• acclaims
• commends
• lauds
• claps
• cracks up
• touts
• rises (to)
• accredits
• endorses
• doffs one's hat to
• bravoes
• approves
• recommends
• celebrates
• roots (for)
• favors
• eulogizes
• sings
• extols
• supports
• ballyhoos
• emblazons
• idolizes
• flatters
• adulates
• magnifies
• overpraises
• glorifies
• belauds
• deifies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• knocks
• pans
• slams
• blames
• disparages
• criticizes
• puts down
• belittles
• rebukes
• censures
• admonishes
• reprimands
• chides
• discommends
• reproaches
• reprobates
• reproves
• reprehends
• excoriates
• castigates
• vilifies
• slags
• lambastes
• skewers
• keelhauls

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as in reassures

to ease the grief or distress of

let's hope that these flowers will cheer my ailing aunt at least a little

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reassures
• assures
• comforts
• soothes
• consoles
• uplifts
• sympathizes
• solaces
• commiserates
• lifts
• empathizes
• relieves
• buoys (up)
• allays
• alleviates
• calms
• quiets
• condoles
• elevates
• boosts
• relaxes
• assuages
• tranquilizes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• troubles
• discourages
• torments
• tortures
• distresses
• worries
• upsets
• demoralizes
• intensifies
• annoys
• aggravates
• disheartens
• irritates
• frets
• irks
• worsens
• harasses
• pesters

cheers

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noun

plural of cheer

1

as in consolations

a feeling of ease from grief or trouble

the visiting general had some words of cheer for each of the hospital's recuperating soldiers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• consolations
• encouragements
• comforts
• reliefs
• reassurances
• solaces
• sympathies
• assurances
• inspirations
• uplifts
• commiserations
• alleviations
• contentments
• empathies
• mitigations
• assistances
• help
• assuagements
• aids
• succors

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• heartaches
• tortures
• distresses
• cold comforts
• heartbreaks
• torments
• anguishes

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as in spirits

a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion

be of good cheer in this Christmas season

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spirits
• moods
• modes
• feelings
• tempers
• feathers
• frames of mind
• humors
• sentiments
• emotions
• attitudes
• opinions
• hearts
• passions
• minds
• viewpoints
• perspectives
• convictions
• angles
• standpoints
• expressions
• strains
• veins
• tones
• beliefs
• judgments
• outlooks
• slants
• mettles
• sensitivities
• identities
• temperaments
• mind-sets
• sensibilities
• personalities
• individualities
• characters
• selfhoods
• dispositions
• makeups
• self-identities

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as in ovations

enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval

all three movies in the series received cheers from fans of the novels

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ovations
• applauses
• praises
• plaudits
• acclaim
• acclamations
• raves
• hurrahs
• réclames
• huzzahs
• compliments
• hallelujahs
• kudos
• hosannas
• commendations
• tributes
• bravos
• kudos
• hails
• encomiums
• eulogies
• paeans
• salutations
• panegyrics
• accolades
• citations
• homages

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• jeers
• whistles
• raspberries
• boos
• sneers
• snickers
• hisses
• hoots
• snorts
• smirks
• taunts
• sniggers
• gibes
• put-downs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cheers

Verb

Share a draft with a friend who cheers you on, and notice how confidence grows. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2026

Former University of Florida Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Tim Tebow cheers with fans during the Florida Legends Experience at the Alachua County Sports & Events Center in Gainesville on Sunday, August 23, 2026. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

Kyle Mulholland, the bartender, rings the bar’s bell, and the lights flicker as everyone cheers again and goes to close out their tabs. — Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 4 June 2026

In the video, shared on Kennedy's personal X account Tuesday, the health secretary is seen wrangling the snakes with his bare hands, holding the creatures up to the camera as his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, cheers him on in the background. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 27 May 2026

Finally, Kim masters the steps and takes to the stage with confidence, as her family cheers her on! — Literary Hub, 11 May 2026

The crowd cheers back enthusiastically in response. — Annie Harrigan, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026

The oldest students get the chance to search for the afikomen, while the rest of the crowd cheers them on. — Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026

Ten years later, while their daughter cheers from a distance at Oregon State, the couple remain loyal to the Bruins and are a staple of Section 103 at Pauley Pavilion as season-ticket holders. — Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026

Noun

Boca residents lean toward Singer At the forum, both candidates received their fair share of cheers from the few hundred voters in the audience. — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

The festive pregame party gave way to a first half filled with long stretches of fouls and missed shots, not leaving much reason for the cheers to continue. — Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

The towering spire at the heart of Limoges ultimately collapsed in flames, drawing cheers from the crowd below that were captured on video. — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026

And when the track finally resumed, the lyrics were nearly drowned out by the eruption of cheers as his silhouette was illuminated by golden lights. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026

The success elicited loud cheers in mission control, which viewers saw and heard on JAXA's launch webcast. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Some recall an uninterested audience that slowly recognizes genius and cheers build until this is not just another Saturday. — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Nscale could be the most valuable British company in a decade, Huang said to cheers from the crowd. — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

But those home cheers turned into some boos in last week's 38-19 loss to South Carolina. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026