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- [cheer uhp]
- /tʃɪər ʌp/
- /tʃɪər ʌp/
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- [cheer uhp]
- /tʃɪər ʌp/
Definitions of cheer up words
- phrasal verb cheer up When you cheer up or when something cheers you up, you stop feeling depressed and become more cheerful. 3
- noun cheer up a shout of encouragement, approval, congratulation, etc.: The cheers of the fans filled the stadium. 1
- noun cheer up a set or traditional form of shout used by spectators to encourage or show enthusiasm for an athletic team, contestant, etc., as rah! rah! rah! 1
- noun cheer up something that gives joy or gladness; encouragement; comfort: words of cheer. 1
- noun cheer up a state of feeling or spirits: Their good cheer overcame his depression. 1
- noun cheer up gladness, gaiety, or animation: full of cheer and good spirits. 1
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Origin of cheer up
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English chere face < Anglo-French; compare Old French chiere < Late Latin cara face, head < Greek kárā head
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Parts of speech for Cheer up
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cheer up popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
cheer up usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cheer up
verb cheer up
- comfort — If you are doing something in comfort, you are physically relaxed and contented, and are not feeling any pain or other unpleasant sensations.
- gladden — to make glad.
- inspirit — to infuse spirit or life into; enliven.
- brighten — If someone brightens or their face brightens, they suddenly look happier.
- perk up — to become lively, cheerful, or vigorous, as after depression or sickness (usually followed by up): The patients all perked up when we played the piano for them.
Antonyms for cheer up
verb cheer up
- depress — If someone or something depresses you, they make you feel sad and disappointed.
See also
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