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▸ noun: (now uncountable) That which promotes good spirits or cheerfulness, especially food and entertainment prepared for a festive occasion.
▸ noun: (countable) A cry expressing joy, approval or support, such as "hurrah".
▸ noun: (countable) A chant made in support of a team at a sports event.
▸ noun: (obsolete) One's facial expression or countenance.
▸ noun: (archaic) One's attitude, mood.
▸ verb: (transitive) To gladden; to make cheerful; often with up.
▸ verb: (transitive) To infuse life, courage, animation, or hope, into; to inspirit; to solace or comfort.
▸ verb: (transitive, obsolete) To encourage to do something.
▸ verb: (transitive, intransitive) To applaud or encourage with cheers or shouts.
▸ verb: (transitive, figurative) To feel or express enthusiasm for (something).
▸ noun: (chiefly Canada, US) Cheerleading, especially when practiced as a competitive sport.
Similar:
jolly along,
urge,
cheer up,
cheerfulness,
hearten,
exhort,
embolden,
urge on,
pep up,
chirk up,
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