Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cheer up

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.06 in modern English

Syllables: cheer up
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To become happier or less downcast.

Intransitive verb

verb

To make someone happier or less downcast.

Transitive verb

intj

An encouragement to somebody who seems unhappy.

Example Sentences

"I cheered up after seeing the results."
"The arrival of the unexpected letter cheered him up almost immediately."
"Therefore cheere vp your mindes, prepare to fight, He that can take or ſlaughter Tamburlaine, Shall rule the Prouince of Albania."
"Cheer up! Things could be worse."

Usage

Inflected Forms

cheers up (present, singular) cheering up (participle, present) cheered up (participle, past) cheered up (past)

Phrases

cheerer-upper

Synonyms

blithen liven up perk up cheer beatify enrapture begladden blissen bright fetch cheer up cherish

Antonyms

depress

Questions

What does cheer up mean?: To become happier or less downcast.

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