/tʃɪə/

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Meaning

To shout happily to show that you like something, or to help someone feel better.

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Word origin

From Old French chiere, meaning face, because a happy face showed good cheer.

Origin
Old French
Root
chiere

Grammar

Verb typeregular (cheer, cheers, cheered)

Examples

scored.

Here "cheer" is shouting to show you are pleased.

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"Cheer someone on" means shout to help them keep going.

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"Cheer up" means to become or make someone happier.

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This word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 7: cheer, huge, address and 7 more words.