Words / B2

CHEER/tʃɪə/

To cheer is to shout in support or praise; as a noun, that shout, or a mood of happiness (often cheers): cheer for; three cheers. Applaud is a close twin for clapping; encourage is broader. The gallery cheered the verdict; still quote the vote. Mix-up: cheer vs chair; cheerful (already related); do not write cheer for a slogan with no named crowd or vote.

Meaning

To shout in support or praise; as a noun, that shout, or a mood of happiness (often cheers).

Examples

• “The gallery cheered the verdict; still quote the vote, the minutes said.”
• “Christmas cheer in the memoir still needs a named shortage or a ration, which is the mood sense in history.”

Good to know

cheer for / on; three cheers; cheers (informal thanks / a toast). Close: applaud / encourage. Trap: chair. Citizenship, PE, and literature. A shout of support, or a happy mood — specify.

Near in meaning

applaud, encourage, acclaim

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