cheering Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
   shouting.
   
   • it's all over but the shouting
2. verb give encouragement to
   embolden; cheer; recreate; hearten.
   
3. verb show approval or good wishes by shouting
   cheer.
   
   • everybody cheered the birthday boy
4. verb cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful
   cheer up; cheer; jolly along; jolly up.
   
   • She tried to cheer up the disappointed child when he failed to win the spelling bee
5. verb become cheerful
   cheer up; cheer; chirk up.
   
6. verb spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
   urge; inspire; exhort; barrack; cheer; urge on; root on; pep up.
   
   • The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers
7. adjective satellite providing freedom from worry
   satisfying; comforting.
   

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