Synonyms for

Cheered

Verb / tʃɪrd / Another word for cheered — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to give a shout of encouragement, approval, or congratulation

Synonyms & similar words

inspire dishearten exhort complain embolden hearten recreate barrack cheer urge applauded clapped shouted acclaimed praised hollered huzzahed exulted whooped rooted encouraged boosted supported motivated inspired stimulated heartened uplifted rejoiced celebrated

Synonyms by register

Formal

encouraged heartened uplifted stimulated

Informal

hyped up pumped up rooting for rooting on

Literary

exulted jubilated elated

Antonyms

discouraged saddened depressed dejected disheartened mourned grieved

Common collocations

  • cheered loudly
  • cheered wildly
  • cheered enthusiastically
  • cheered on the team
  • cheered the winner
  • cheered with delight
  • cheered for victory

Word family

noun cheer
verb cheer
adjective cheerful
adverb cheerfully

Usage note

While 'cheered' often implies vocal encouragement, it can also mean to become happier or more hopeful. It is generally a positive and active word.

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Example sentences

  1. We cheered for our team at the basketball game.
  2. The audience cheered the singer after the performance.
  3. The kids cheered when the clown arrived at the birthday party.
  4. I cheered my friend on as he ran his first marathon.
  5. She cheered herself up by listening to her favorite music.

Quotes

  • 'I have heard the Mavrodaphne cheered as a fine wine, but this is the first time I have ever heard it cheered as a cure for homesickness.' - Gerald Durrell
  • 'The best way to cheer yourself is to try to cheer somebody else up.' - Mark Twain
  • 'We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope.' - Martin Luther King Jr.

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