cheered

verb

Definition of cheerednext
past tense of cheer
1
as in applauded
to declare enthusiastic approval of critics and fans alike have cheered the latest addition to the author's series of fantasy novels

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2
as in reassured
to ease the grief or distress of let's hope that these flowers will cheer my ailing aunt at least a little

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheered
  1. applauded
  2. assured
  3. hailed
  4. soothed
Verb
  • Aung Shine Oo/AP The United States and its partners applauded these developments and, with good reason, took pride in helping advance them.
    Derek Mitchell, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile Clarksville was applauded for its offerings for tourists and locals alike while making room for new businesses like hotels and restaurants.
    Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of applauded
Verb
  • The cat's obsession with the Grinch isn't restricted to the holiday season, Beck assured in another TikTok.
    Bailey Richards, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • His incomings were assured given his longtime employer’s (government) taxable access to the incomings of every American.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of assured
Verb
  • An 8-year-old boy is being hailed as a hero after saving the life of his choking friend in the elementary school cafeteria.
    Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Critics have hailed her performance in the film as one of the best of her career.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of hailed
Verb
  • Although both involve shedding, dryness occurs when there’s a lack of moisture and usually can be soothed with hydrating products.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
  • You'll be left with smoother, soothed, and delicious-smelling skin.
    Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of soothed
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