cheer (up)

verb

Definition of cheer (up)next
1
as in to brighten
to become glad or hopeful cheer up—things are bound to get better

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2
as in to encourage
to fill with courage or strength of purpose the general's speech cheered up the troops tremendously

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheer (up)
  1. brighten
  2. encourage
  3. inspire
  4. look up
Verb
  • Whether it’s paired with warming spices like cinnamon and clove, brightened with citrus, or softened with sweet ingredients like honey or cranberry, gin brings a balance that feels both seasonal and sophisticated.
    Emily Price, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • L'Oréal Paris's Firming Eye Cream has a smooth, fast-absorbing texture that hydrated, softened and brightened our under-eye area.
    L.A. Hubilla, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of brighten
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  • If a person has a bad reaction to a vaccine, federal officials encourage reporting to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, which is part of the Department of Health and Human Services.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Forest visitors are encouraged to pack a measuring tape, a handsaw, gloves, boots, a tarp and straps for securing the tree to vehicles.
    Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of encourage
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  • Advertisement What inspired you to film your special in Hawaii and what started your longtime appreciation for the Aloha State?
    Nate Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The logo shows a woman, inspired by her maternal grandmother Maria, with a rose adorning her hair — symbolizing her paternal grandmother Rosa — and her hair in a braid.
    Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of inspire
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  • Lie flat on your back with your feet facing the south and look up, taking in as much of the sky as possible.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Reflecting on the fate of the opposition leader her 16-year-old son so looked up to, Turbina struggles to imagine what kind of bleak future Arseny might be facing.
    Anna Chernova, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of look up
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Thesaurus Entries Near cheer (up)

cheers (up)

cheer (up)

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“Cheer (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheer%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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