Cheer

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

·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.

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