cheer

/ˈchir/

Middle English chere face, cheer, from Anglo-French, face, from Medieval Latin cara, probably from Greek kara head, face

noun

  1. a shout of applause or encouragement

  2. the activity of organized cheerleading

  3. lightness of mind and feeling : animation, gaiety

The players were greeted with loud cheers.

With autumn approaching, evenings at Stringham Pitcher Park are again alive with the sounds of football and cheer.

verb

  1. to utter a shout of applause or triumph

  2. to grow or be cheerful : rejoice —usually used with up

  3. to perform as a cheerleader

What is there to cheer about?

phrasal verb

  1. to encourage (someone) with shouts or cheers

Their fans cheered them on from the sidelines.