cheers 1 of 2

verb

Definition of cheersnext
present tense third-person singular of cheer
1
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

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Relevance

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2
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

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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

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2
as in spirits
a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion be of good cheer in this Christmas season

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3
as in ovations
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval all three movies in the series received cheers from fans of the novels

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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheers
  1. applauds
  2. reassures
  3. ovations
  4. assures
  5. moods
  6. hails
  7. soothes
Verb
  • Williams applauds the fact The Athenaeum has a dedicated ESG manager.
    Carlton Reid, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The room of people, which includes Kylie's daughter Stormi and Kris Jenner's boyfriend Corey Gamble, erupts into laughter and then applauds her.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of applauds
Verb
  • When the Muppet offers his condolences, Garfield reassures him that feeling upset or grieving someone is OK.
    Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
  • This view reassures allies that America will continue its role as a world leader.
    Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of reassures
Noun
  • Loud ovations greeted the Carnegie performances, and the musicians themselves applauded their future leader.
    Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
  • In theaters, streaming platforms, and living rooms, these films sparked conversations, drew standing ovations, and left indelible marks on the cinematic landscape.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of ovations
Verb
  • Next, Gulman assures the audience of the villainy of his antagonist.
    John Roy, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024
  • When questioned about the rats’ welfare and ethical treatment, Webb assures that each rat is well cared for, receiving a nutritious diet, regular exercise, mental stimulation, enrichment, and affectionate attention from their expert handlers.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of assures
Noun
  • At the same time, how else to describe the last 15 years of having social media in our pockets but a vast, real-time experiment on our brains and social constructs when we're all exposed to highly addictive activities that are known to affect our moods and understanding of basic facts?
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The service is rooted in familiarity, and its playlists centred around emotions, moods and activities as opposed to individual artists, albums, or genres.
    Diana Spehar, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of moods
Verb
  • Vasquez, 32, hails from Mindanao, Philippines, and thanked her coach prior to her win.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Gustavsson hails from Sweden and belongs to the Bergmanian school of performance.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of hails
Verb
  • It’s loaded with niacinamide, which strengthens the skin and soothes irritation.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Among our best overall Black Friday deal picks is the popular Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, which soothes and plumps while dissolving dead skin cells.
    Ali Faccenda, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of soothes
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