cheer

• Sustantivo que designa un grito de ánimo, alegría o aprobación, a menudo expresado por un grupo de personas.

A noun referring to a shout of encouragement, joy, or approval, often expressed by a group of people.

1. A2formal

   A loud shout of encouragement, support, or joy, often from a crowd.

   Grito de ánimo

   • The crowd gave a loud cheer when the team scored.
   • A cheer went up from the audience after the performance.
   • The students offered a cheer for their teacher.

   Sinónimosacclamationbravohoorayhurrahovationshoutwhoopyell

2. Happiness or good spiritsB1formal

   A feeling of happiness, optimism, or good spirits.

   alegría

   • She brought cheer to everyone with her smile.
   • The holiday season is a time of good cheer.
   • His jokes filled the room with cheer.

   Sinónimoscheerfulnessgladnesshappinessjoyjoyfulnessjoyousnesslightheartednessmerrimentoptimism

   Antónimosdejectiondepressiondespairgloommelancholysorrow

• Verbo usado para expresar la acción de gritar apoyo, aplaudir o mostrar alegría, o para animar a alguien y hacerlo más feliz.

A verb used to express the act of shouting encouragement, applause, or joy, or to make someone feel happier.

1. Shout encouragementA2informal

   To shout or call out in support or encouragement, especially at a sports event or performance.

   Animar, vitorear

   • The crowd cheered loudly when the team scored.
   • She cheered for her friend during the race.
   • Everyone cheered as the winner crossed the finish line.

   Sinónimosacclaimapplaudbarrackencouragerootsupporturge on

   Antónimosboohissjeer

2. Make someone happierA2informal

   To make someone feel happier or more hopeful.

   Animar, alegrar

   • Her kind words cheered me up after a bad day.
   • The good news cheered the whole family.
   • He tried to cheer his friend with a funny joke.

   Sinónimosbrightenbuoycheer upcomfortconsoleencouragegladdenuplift

   Antónimosdepressdiscouragedisheartendispiritsadden

Variantes phrasalcheer up