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
Verb
  • The outlook began to brighten for the family in 2023.
    Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Incandescent lights, seemingly old and obsolete in the age of LEDs, have found purpose again to potentially brighten our future.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of brighten
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  • This long list of products will encourage you to get out more and breathe in the fresh air.
    Christopher Murray, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025
  • These alternatives not only enhance volume but also encourage the body to regenerate its own natural tissue.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of encourage
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  • The Bourbon Street attack is the seventh attack inspired by a foreign terror organization on U.S. soil since 2001, the bulletin said, and the first since 2017 to result in fatalities.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The bulletin stated that Jabbar was inspired by ISIS but that there remains no evidence of any co-conspirators.
    Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of inspire
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  • One of those big boys dropped off a wolf's head at my feet and looked up at me, then walked off.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Let your eyes adjust to the darkness, then look up.
    Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of look up
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cheers (up)

cheer (up)

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“Cheer (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheer%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

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