Synonyms for
Cheered
Definition
to give a shout of encouragement, approval, or congratulation
Synonyms & similar words
chirkup
urge
exhort
pepup
hearten
jollyup
recreate
complain
cheerup
inspire
rooton
urgeon
barrack
jollyalong
embolden
cheer
dishearten
applauded
clapped
shouted
acclaimed
praised
hollered
huzzahed
exulted
whooped
rooted
encouraged
boosted
supported
motivated
inspired
stimulated
heartened
uplifted
rejoiced
celebrated
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- cheered loudly
- cheered wildly
- cheered enthusiastically
- cheered on the team
- cheered the winner
- cheered with delight
- cheered for victory
Word family
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.
Example sentences
- We cheered for our team at the basketball game.
- The audience cheered the singer after the performance.
- The kids cheered when the clown arrived at the birthday party.
- I cheered my friend on as he ran his first marathon.
- 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.