·noun Gayety; mirth; cheerfulness; animation.
II. Cheer ·vi To be in any state or temper of mind.
III. Cheer ·noun Feeling; spirit; state of mind or heart.
IV. Cheer ·noun The face; the countenance or its expression.
V. Cheer ·vi To utter a shout or shouts of applause, triumph, ·etc.
VI. Cheer ·vi To grow cheerful; to become gladsome or joyous;
— usually with up.
VII. Cheer ·noun A shout, hurrah, or acclamation, expressing joy enthusiasm, applause, favor, ·etc.
VIII. Cheer ·vt To salute or applaud with cheers; to urge on by cheers; as, to cheer hounds in a chase.
IX. Cheer ·vt To cause to rejoice; to Gladden; to make cheerful;
— often with up.
X. Cheer ·vt To infuse life, courage, animation, or hope, into; to Inspirit; to solace or comfort.
XI. Cheer ·noun That which promotes good spirits or cheerfulness; provisions prepared for a feast; entertainment; as, a table loaded with good cheer.