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

Many of the details emerged in a rush shortly after the passengers, most of them Israeli, landed back home to cheers and waving flags. — Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026

Residents in the room, who had spoken unanimously against the applications during the public comment period, broke into cheers and applause. — Nico Rivero, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

Union stalwarts representing steelworkers, utility workers, construction workers and others greeted the 73-year-old Democrat with resounding cheers and endless handshakes. — Andrea Hsu, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026

His speech was met with cheers from the crowd while others reportedly walked out during his performance. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026

Explosives ripped through the old bridge, sending it crashing into the Mississippi River as cheers rose from the crowd. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Mayor Garrett Gatewood erupted with cheers at the City Council meeting where the project was first introduced. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026

The vehicle splashed down intact in the northern Pacific Ocean three hours and eight minutes after liftoff, causing another eruption of cheers from the folks gathered at Starbase. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026

In Netanyahu’s appearance before the General Assembly, he was met with a mix of cheers, boos and mass walkouts, according to the Associated Press. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026