CHEERS (UP) Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

cheers (up)

verb

Definition of cheers (up)

present tense third-person singular of cheer (up)

as in brightens

to become glad or hopeful cheer up—things are bound to get better

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as in encourages

to fill with courage or strength of purpose the general's speech cheered up the troops tremendously

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At this, Newsom brightens, mentioning a framed photograph at home, a black-and-white image of Kennedy kneeling in front of a young boy next to an old beat-up car.

— Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 30 Sep. 2026
Hydrogen peroxide brightens whites and removes stains without damaging fabric like bleach.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of brightens

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Jainism therefore strongly encourages ahimsa toward all living beings, from animals to microbes, and vegetarianism is the norm.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Sep. 2026
Dumped into waterways, whey encourages bacterial and algal growth that depletes oxygen and can damage aquatic ecosystems.

— Edward D. Melillo, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of encourages

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As Antonio Silva looks up, Evanilson is between the two centre-backs.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
In a photo from the proposal that the San Francisco 49ers linebacker shared on Instagram, the former Bachelor contestant is seen holding a red rose as Warner looks up at her from one knee.

— Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of looks up

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