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cheerer

|cheer-er|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈtʃɪrər/

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/ˈtʃɪərə/

(cheer)

encouragement or joy

Base FormPluralPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
cheercheerscheererscheerscheeredcheeredcheering
Etymology
Etymology Information

'cheer' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'chere,' where 'chere' meant 'face' or 'expression.'

Historical Evolution

'chere' transformed into the Middle English word 'chere,' and eventually became the modern English word 'cheer.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'face or expression,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to shout in encouragement or approval.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who cheers or encourages others.

The cheerer boosted the team's morale with her enthusiastic support.

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Last updated: 2025/04/17 14:51