cheering
/ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
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Definition of cheering - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

happinessmaking someone feel happier or less worried
  • Her cheering words made a big difference.
comforting encouraging uplifting

Noun

supportive noiseshouts and applause showing approval or encouragement
  • The cheering from the crowd boosted the team's morale..
acclaim applause ovation
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Origin of cheering

English, cheer (shout of joy) + -ing (suffix)

Terms with cheering included in their meaning

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cheering support
support a person or team enthusiastically
sports support
the act of cheering or supporting a team
entertainment
applaud with cheering or clapping
cheering
used to cheer someone or something
supporting
cheering or hoping for someone's success
audience reaction
loud and intense clapping and cheering from many people
hurrahintj.
cheer
cheering someone or something
cheering
urge on with loud cries

Examples of cheering in a sentence

  • His cheering presence brightened the gloomy room.
  • The cheering echoed through the stadium.
  • Loud cheering erupted after the announcement.

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  1. French:encourageant, acclamations, ...
  2. German:aufmunternd, Jubel, ...
  3. Italian:incoraggiante, applausi, ...
  4. Spanish:alentador, ovaciones, ...
  5. Portuguese:animador, aclamação, ...
  6. Chinese:振奋人心的, 欢呼, ...
  7. Japanese:励ましの, 応援, ...
  8. Arabic:مفرح, تشجيع, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְעוֹדֵד, קְרִיאוֹת עִידוּד, ...
  10. Russian:ободряющий, одобрительные возгласы, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підбадьорливий, оплески, ...
  12. Hindi:दिलासा देने वाला, जयकार, ...
cheer
tʃɪə

Definition of cheer - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
communicationtr./intr.shout loudly to show approval or encouragementtr./intr.
  • The crowd cheered as the team scored a goal.
applaud encourage hail
2.
happinesstr.make someone feel happier or more cheerfultr.
  • The surprise party cheered her up.
brighten encourage uplift
3.
supporttr.give comfort or support to someonetr.
  • She cheered her friend up after a tough day..
encourage uplift

Noun

1.
shoutcry expressing joy or support
  • The crowd gave a loud cheer.
acclaim shout yell
2.
emotionhappy or positive mood
  • The room was filled with cheer.
glee happiness joy
3.
sportsUSchant supporting a team at sports eventsUS
  • The fans started a cheer for their team.
chant shout
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Expressions with cheer

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show support for someone, often by shouting or clapping
We cheered on our team during the game.
become happier or less sad
After the good news, he began to cheer up.
bring joy or comfort to someone
The surprise visit from friends cheered the heart of the lonely man.
express strong approval or enthusiasm
They cheer to the rafters when the team scores a goal.
encouragement to be happy
Cheer up buttercup, everything will be fine.
make someone feel happier or more hopeful
Her kind words cheered his spirits after the bad news.

Origin of cheer

Old English, cēarig (sorrowful)

Examples of cheer in a sentence

  • The audience cheered when the speaker finished.
  • A good joke can cheer anyone.
  • The music cheered the crowd.
  • He cheered his brother after the loss.
  • They cheered their teammate during the game.
  • A cheer rose from the stadium after the goal.

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  1. French:acclamer, acclamation, ...
  2. German:jubeln, Jubelruf, ...
  3. Italian:acclamare, grido di incoraggiamento, ...
  4. Spanish:vitorear, aclamación, ...
  5. Portuguese:aclamar, aclamação, ...
  6. Chinese:欢呼, 欢呼声, ...
  7. Japanese:歓声を上げる, 歓声, ...
  8. Arabic:هَتَفَ, هُتاف, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהָרִיעַ, תְּרוּעָה, ...
  10. Russian:аплодировать, возглас, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вболівати, вигук, ...
  12. Hindi:जयकार करना, जयकार, ...
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