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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

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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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