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Word entry · 5 letters

cheer

Best crossword clue

"Shout encouragement"

5 letters · collected on this word page

5 lettersPronunciation /t͡ʃɪə̯/Part of speech verb, nounSorted ceehrStarts with CEnds with R1 cluesVery common crossword word
1C2H3E4E5R

Definitions

  1. show approval or good wishes by shouting

Word origin

From Middle English chere, from Anglo-Norman chere, from Old French chiere (“head, face; appearance; reception, hospitality; meal, dinner, food”) (Modern French chère), from Late Latin cara (“head”).

Used in a sentence

  • I have not that alacrity of spirit, / Nor cheer of mind, that I was wont to have.
  • a table loaded with good cheer
  • Three cheers for the birthday boy!

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