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1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Cheer \Cheer\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Cheered}; p. pr & vb n. {cheering}.] 1. To cause to rejoice; to gladden; to make cheerful; -- often with up --Cowpe. 2. To infuse life, courage, animation, or hope, into to inspirit; to solace or comfort. The proud he tamed, the penitent he cheered. --Dryden. 3. To salute or applaud with cheers; to urge on by cheers; as to cheer hounds in a chase. {To cheer ship}, to salute a passing ship by cheers of sailors stationed in the rigging. Syn: To gladden; encourage; inspirit; comfort; console; enliven; refresh; exhilarate; animate; applaud.
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