cheering

Noun · Adjective

WordNet 3.0

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators“it's all over but the shouting”Synonyms: shouting

Cheer \Cheer\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Cheered (ch[=e]rd); p. pr. & vb. n. cheering.]

1.To cause to rejoice; to gladden; to make cheerful; -- often with up. --Cowpe. [1913 Webster]

2.To infuse life, courage, animation, or hope, into; to inspirit; to solace or comfort. [1913 Webster]

The proud he tamed, the penitent he cheered.— Dryden.[1913 Webster]

3.To salute or applaud with cheers; to urge on by cheers; as, to cheer hounds in a chase. [1913 Webster]

To cheer ship, to salute a passing ship by cheers of sailors stationed in the rigging.

Syn: To gladden; encourage; inspirit; comfort; console; enliven; refresh; exhilarate; animate; applaud. [1913 Webster]