We tried to cheer him up by taking him out.
Source: tatoeba (22717)
Cheer
/t͡ʃɪə̯/
Synonyms for "cheer" (423 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (85)
Verb(11 words)
Noun(12 words)
abide byaccedeacceptacclaimacclamationacquiesceacquiesce inafford hopeagreeagree toagree withalleluiaamuseanimateapplaudapplauseassentassureaugur wellbark
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battle crybawlbearbear upbeatificationbeatifybeatitudebellowbewitchmentbid fairbig handblessblessednessblissblissfulnessblithenessblithesomenessboardbolsterboostbracebrace upbreadbread and butterbrightenbrightnessbriskbriskenbuck upbuoy upbuoyancyburst of applausebuycallcaterwaulcheer oncheer upcheerfulnesscheerinesscheery veinchirk up
Adjective(1 words)
cheering shout
Strong matches (127)
chorus of cheersclapclap the handsclappingclapping of handscloud ninecomestiblescomfortcomplycondole withconsentconsolationconsolecontentconvivialitycreature comfortcrycry for joycuisinedaily bread
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delectationdelightdispositiondrive oneaseeatableseclatecstasyecstaticsedibleediblesegg onelateelationemboldenenchantmentencoreencourageencouragementenliveneupeptic mienexaltationexhilarateexhilarationextolexuberancefarefast foodfeastfelicityfestivityflushfoodfood and drinkfoodstufffortifyframe of mindfresh upfreshenfreshen upgaietygenialitygive a cheergive a handgive a liftgive comfortgive hopegive the nodgladdengladnessgladsomenessgleegoad ongood cheergratifyhailhallelujahhalloohandhandclaphandclappinghappinesshasten onhave good prospectshealth foodhear it forheartenheartinessheavenhie onhigh spiritshold out hopehold out promisehold withhollerhollohooray
Verb(15 words)
Noun(12 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Related words (211)
Noun(36 words)
hoothopefulnesshosannahound onhowlhurrahhurrayhurry onhuzzahin totoingestainspireinspire hopeinspiritintoxicationinvigoratejollityjovialityjoyjoyance
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joyfulnessjunk foodjustify hopekitchen stufflift uplivenmake fair promisemeatmerrimentmerrymakingmirthnervenodnod assentoptimismovationoverhappinessoverjoyfulnesspaeanparadisepat on the backperk uppick upplauditpleasantnesspleasepledgepopularitypromiseprovenderprovisionput at easequickenradiancerahraise expectationsraise hoperallying cryraptureravishmentreanimatereassurereceiverecreaterefreshrefreshenregalereinvigoraterejoicerejoice the heartrelieverenewrevelryreviverevivifyroarrootroot forroot onrosy expectationround of applausesanguine humorsanguinenessscreamscreechset at easeset upseventh heavenshoutshout hosannashrieksolacesparklespeed onspiritspreadspur onsquallsquawksquealsteelstimulatestrengthensubscribe tosunninesssunshinesupportsustenancesympathize withtabletake kindly tothunder of applausetransporttuckerunalloyed happinessupliftupraiseurge onviandsvictualsvitalizevittlesvivifyvote forwar crywar whoopwarmwelcomewhip onwhoopwinsomenessyammeryapyawlyawpyellyelpyesyield assentyippeeyo-hoyowl
Verb(27 words)
Adjective(2 words)
joyful affectpositive energy
Determiner(1 words)
more support
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: barrack, cheerfulness, abide by, accede, accept.
- Sentence evidence is available for cheer, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, wordnet, opengloss, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "cheer".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "cheer"
Keep "cheer" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "cheer" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "cheer", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "cheer" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
15 entriesapplaudapprovalattributebehaviorcommendationemotionemotional supportencourageexclamationexpressionjoymoodrejoicesocial action
More specific
13 entriesCollocations
11 entriesbring cheercheer oncheer the teamcheer upcrowd cheergood cheerholiday cheerpublic cheerschool cheerspread cheerteam cheer
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
5 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesSample sentences
34 total sentences available.
I want to go and cheer.
Source: tatoeba (25681)
I tried to cheer her up, but she did nothing but cry.
Source: tatoeba (33480)
Quit pouting. Smile and cheer up.
Source: tatoeba (34367)
Showing 4 of 34 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "cheer"?
Closest matches include barrack, cheerfulness, abide by, accede, accept.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "cheer"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.