2. Feeling; spirit; state of mind or heart.
Be of good cheer. --Matt. ix. 2.
The parents . . . fled away with heavy cheer.
--Holland.
3. Gayety; mirth; cheerfulness; animation.
I have not that alacrity of spirit, Nor cheer of
mind, that I was wont to have. --Shak.
1. That which promotes good spirits or cheerfulness;
provisions prepared for a feast; entertainment; as, a
table loaded with good cheer.
5. A shout, hurrah, or acclamation, expressing joy
enthusiasm, applause, favor, etc.
Welcome her, thundering cheer of the street.
--Tennyson.
{Whzt cheer}? Now do you fare? What is there that is
cheering?
2. To infuse life, courage, animation, or hope, into; to
inspirit; to solace or comfort.
The proud he tamed, the penitent he cheered.
--Dryden.
3. To salute or applaud with cheers; to urge on by cheers;
as, to cheer hounds in a chase.
{To cheer ship}, to salute a passing ship by cheers of
sailors stationed in the rigging.
Syn: To gladden; encourage; inspirit; comfort; console;
enliven; refresh; exhilarate; animate; applaud.
At sight of thee my gloomy soul cheers up. --A.
Philips.
2. To be in any state or temper of mind. [Obs.]
How cheer'st thou, Jessica? --Shak.
3. To utter a shout or shouts of applause, triumph, etc.
And even the ranks of Tusculum Could scare forbear
to cheer. --Macaulay.