- To cause to rejoice; to gladden; to make cheerful; -- often with up.
- To infuse life, courage, animation, or hope, into; to inspirit; to solace or comfort.The proud he tamed, the penitent he cheered.
- To salute or applaud with cheers; to urge on by cheers; as, to cheer hounds in a chase.To gladden; encourage; inspirit; comfort; console; enliven; refresh; exhilarate; animate; applaud.
