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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
  • Editorial board applauds Mayor Johnson for green-lighting Lori Lightfoot’s plan to revitalize LaSalle Street.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The editorial board applauds the unusual compromise.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of applauds
Verb
  • Recognition serves as proof of concept and reassures customers of the product's quality and uniqueness.
    Raul Handa, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Still, Martinez reassures individuals that this is a disease with normal longevity.
    Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of reassures
Noun
  • 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
  • Loud ovations greeted the Carnegie performances, and the musicians themselves applauded their future leader.
    Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of ovations
Verb
  • Claire assures Rachel that her simple wedding dress is lovely.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
  • This assures the owner that such a default is extremely unlikely, at least after the developer has completed construction, and assuming no huge shifts in the market.
    Joshua Stein, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of assures
Noun
  • Others misunderstand your moods as the moon and Mercury clash.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
  • People who practice Pilates have reported improved moods and cognition.
    Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of moods
Verb
  • This example, from Craft + Tailored, hails from 1991, and boats original chamfers on the lugs throughout.
    Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Governor as activist Marwan hails from an elite Damascus family and grew up in a wealthy neighborhood in the capital.
    Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of hails
Verb
  • The hero ingredient in the Dae Desert Detox Clarifying Shampoo is the brand’s Signature Desert Botanical Blend, which moisturizes, fights frizz, adds shine, soothes the scalp, strengthens and prevents breakage.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Serena Williams soothes any inflammation with her CurrentBody LED mask, while Abby Champion travels everywhere with an acupressure pen.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of soothes
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