cheer up
phrasal verb
Pronunciation: tʃɪər ʌp
Definition
Become happier or cause someone else to feel more positive after a period of sadness or disappointment.
Examples
I bought her some flowers to cheer her up after the bad news.
He finally cheered up once he started talking about his upcoming vacation.
Don't worry, things will get better; you need to cheer up.
How to Use cheer up
- cheer up someone (phrasal verb)
- to make another person feel happier — "I brought him a gift to cheer him up."
- cheer up (intransitive) (phrasal verb)
- to become happier oneself — "She finally cheered up after the movie ended."
Synonyms of cheer up
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Antonyms of cheer up
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