1
as in to brighten
to become glad or hopeful
cheer up—things are bound to get better
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2
as in to encourage
to fill with courage or strength of purpose
the general's speech cheered up the troops tremendously
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Use a cotton swab to work the treatment into seams and to brighten up vents, crevices and other irregular surfaces. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025 -
Casa Loewe’s golden facade brightens the Jing’an Kerry Center commercial district.—
WWD,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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But the internet encourages the transformation of antipathy into creative fodder, and enables its dissemination.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2025
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Officials encourage Carolinians to stay informed through official emergency sources and call 911 to report any immediate threats.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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The long-running Willock and Sax and Canada House galleries feature works by Canadian artists, much of it inspired by the mountain environment.—
Cindy Hirschfeld,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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The tailgate design was inspired by observing how people used their SUVs at events.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Mikaela Shiffrin crossed the finish line, looked up at the board and fell to the snow.—
Zack Pierce,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Norah is sitting on a chair while her sister looks up to her and dances to the song.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Cheer (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheer%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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