cheer (up)

verb

Definition of cheer (up)next
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)
  1. brighten
  2. encourage
  3. inspire
  4. look up
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  • Teamed with a whole host of other vitamins (for synergistic purposes), this product brightens the skin whilst protecting it.
    Angela Lei, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Free of parabens, fragrance, alcohol, and dye Good for all skin types Can be a bit strong for those with sensitive skin If dullness and uneven tone are a concern, this toner, infused with glycolic acid, will help brighten your complexion with minimal effort.
    Jordan Galloway, SELF, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of brighten
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  • Mac’s Power Play Reading Club Visit Mavericks players will visit December’s top-performing classroom from the team’s literacy program, celebrating the students’ achievements and encouraging a love of reading.
    Ben DeLaForest, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2025
  • More muscular policing by NATO in the Baltic might encourage more assertive Chinese naval activity in the South China Sea, for example, or encourage more Iranian interdictions in the Persian Gulf.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of encourage
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  • For a creative twist to any day on the island, The Library by the Sea serves up cocktails inspired by literary classics in a setting that feels both elegant and imaginative.
    Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
  • On the anniversary day, a free four-week limited-time event called Blast From The Past will go live, rewarding players with items inspired by 2000s pop culture.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of inspire
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  • As things stand, that would be enough via the present UEFA coefficient to secure Champions League football for 2025-26, but Newcastle are looking up and hunting down those above them rather than merely defending their own position.
    Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The city had gone through a rough stretch, but things were looking up.
    Rick Rojas, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of look up
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Thesaurus Entries Near cheer (up)

cheers (up)

cheer (up)

cheery

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“Cheer (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheer%20%28up%29. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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