Synonyms of cheers (up)

cheers (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of cheer (up)

1

as in brightens

to become glad or hopeful

cheer up—things are bound to get better

Synonyms & Similar Words

• brightens
• perks (up)
• looks up
• lightens
• glows
• revives
• bucks up
• encourages
• rejoices
• livens (up)
• beams
• sparkles
• radiates
• gladdens
• heartens

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• saddens
• darkens
• despairs
• desponds
• broods
• frets
• mopes

2

as in encourages

to fill with courage or strength of purpose

the general's speech cheered up the troops tremendously

Synonyms & Similar Words

• encourages
• inspires
• buoys (up)
• chirks (up)
• bears up
• heartens
• emboldens
• bucks up
• inspirits
• reinforces
• stimulates
• steels
• provokes
• animates
• reassures
• invigorates
• enlivens
• enforces
• assures
• reenforces
• strengthens
• stirs
• energizes
• excites
• rallies
• fortifies
• galvanizes
• quickens
• boosts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discourages
• daunts
• disheartens
• saddens
• demoralizes
• dispirits
• depresses
• undermines
• weakens
• debilitates
• intimidates
• enfeebles
• hamstrings
• psychs (out)