<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a shout of encouragement, approval, congratulation, etc.: The cheers of the fans filled the stadium.</li><li>a set or traditional form of shout used by spectators to encourage or show enthusiasm for an athletic team, contestant, etc., as rah! rah! rah!</li><li>something that gives joy or gladness; encouragement; comfort: words of cheer.</li><li>a state of feeling or spirits: She entered his room promptly at 7 a.m. with her usual good cheer.</li><li>gladness, gaiety, or animation: Festivities will continue all week, with events and attractions spreading holiday cheer across the city.</li><li>food and drink: tables laden with cheer.</li><li>Archaic: facial expression.</li></ul><p><strong>Interjection</strong></p><ul><li>cheers, (used as a salutation or toast).</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to salute with shouts of approval, congratulation, triumph, etc.: The team members cheered their captain.</li><li>to gladden or cause joy to; inspire with cheer (often followed by up): The good news cheered her.</li><li>to encourage or incite: She cheered him on when he was about to give up.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>to utter cheers of approval, encouragement, triumph, etc.</li><li>to become happier or more cheerful (often followed by up): She cheered up as soon as the sun began to shine.</li><li>Obsolete: to be or feel in a particular state of mind or spirits.</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>