Synonyms and Antonyms : Cheer

Cheer



( Verb )


Your visit have cheered up the sick man.

Synonyms:

Comfort

Solace

Gladden

Enliven

Exhilarate

Applaud

Clap

Praise

Contextual Examples:



Some politicians are more worried about their own comfort than about the welfare of the public.

The Caption did his best to solace the wounded and dying soldiers during the battle.

He was gladdened by the news of his success in the examination.

He felt gladdened until the sea breeze exhilarated him and steadied his nerves.

The outspoken couple can always be counted on to enliven a dull party.

The audience clapped for give minutes when the film stars appeared on the stage.



Antonyms:

Deject

Depress

Dishearten

Sadden

Discourage

Damp

Decry

Deprecate

Disparage

Vilify

Condemn

Condole

Contextual Examples:



I felt dejected on hearing the news of my brother’s failure in the examination.

The rise in oil prices will depress the car market.




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