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cheer

1. cheer \'chi(*)r\ n [ME chere face, cheer, fr. OF, face] obs  1a: FACE  
   archaic  1b: facial expression  2: state of mind or heart : SPIRIT  3: 
   ANIMATION, GAIETY  4: hospitable entertainment : WELCOME  5: food and drink 
   for a feast : FARE  6: something that gladdens  7: a shout of applause or 
   encouragement 
2. cheer vt 1a: to arouse to hope or courage when dejected : COMFORT  1b: 
   to make glad or happy  2: to urge on or encourage esp. by shouts  3: to 
   applaud with shouts  obs  1: to be mentally or emotionally disposed  2: to 
   grow or be cheerful : REJOICE - usu. used with up  3: to utter a shout of 
   applause or triumph