Definition of cheer

• n. - The face; the countenance or its expression.
• n. - Feeling; spirit; state of mind or heart.
• n. - Gayety; mirth; cheerfulness; animation.
• n. - That which promotes good spirits or cheerfulness; provisions prepared for a feast; entertainment; as, a table loaded with good cheer.
• n. - A shout, hurrah, or acclamation, expressing joy enthusiasm, applause, favor, etc.
• v. t. - To cause to rejoice; to gladden; to make cheerful; -- often with up.
• v. t. - To infuse life, courage, animation, or hope, into; to inspirit; to solace or comfort.
• v. t. - To salute or applaud with cheers; to urge on by cheers; as, to cheer hounds in a chase.
• v. i. - To grow cheerful; to become gladsome or joyous; -- usually with up.
• v. i. - To be in any state or temper of mind.
• v. i. - To utter a shout or shouts of applause, triumph, etc.