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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheer (up)
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Streetlights are brightening the future for more convenient public battery electric vehicle charging.Ed Garsten, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Warm lights, frosted greenery, and shimmery ribbon all help brighten the powerful use of black hue.Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024
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Delafield said voting means a lot to him, as his World War II veteran father always encouraged his kids.Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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Tom Cruise could never inspire this much confidence.Brian Grubb, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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GameMaker's homepage inspires confidence in potential users by displaying the acclaimed indie games (Hotline Miami, Katana Zero, Nidhogg) made with the engine.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Things are also looking up for Stefany Serna, 33, a server at a steakhouse in Coral Gables, Florida.Shannon Pettypiece, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Huang told her friend to look up at the birds resting on a tree.Joseph Bien-Kahn, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Cheer (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheer%20%28up%29. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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