cheer

1. n. The face; the countenance or its expression. Source: opted

2. n. Feeling; spirit; state of mind or heart. Source: opted

3. n. Gayety; mirth; cheerfulness; animation. Source: opted

4. n. That which promotes good spirits or cheerfulness; provisions prepared for a feast; entertainment; as, a table loaded with good cheer. Source: opted

5. n. A shout, hurrah, or acclamation, expressing joy enthusiasm, applause, favor, etc. Source: opted

6. v. t. To cause to rejoice; to gladden; to make cheerful; -- often with up. Source: opted

7. v. t. To infuse life, courage, animation, or hope, into; to inspirit; to solace or comfort. Source: opted

8. v. t. To salute or applaud with cheers; to urge on by cheers; as, to cheer hounds in a chase. Source: opted

9. v. i. To grow cheerful; to become gladsome or joyous; -- usually with up. Source: opted

10. v. i. To be in any state or temper of mind. Source: opted

11. v. i. To utter a shout or shouts of applause, triumph, etc. Source: opted

12. n. a cry or shout of approval Source: wordnet

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