noun / verb
cheer
CHEER/tʃɪr/
A feeling or expression of encouragement and happiness.
The crowd cheers loudly as the runners approach the finish line together.
Etymology
Latin cara meant “face,” whose expression suggested a person’s mood; cheer came to mean good spirits. The verb moved from consoling or encouraging someone to voicing encouragement with shouts.
In context
it's a family event young and old come to watch their Heroes some will cheer for their favorite bull fighter others for the Bulls
More examples
- A loud cheer rises from the stands.
- Her visit brought some cheer to his lonely afternoon.
- The encouraging message cheered her after a difficult day.
Forms
cheer · cheers · cheered · cheering
Similar words
- applause
- Applause usually involves clapping; cheers are vocal expressions of approval or encouragement.