cheer up

phrasal verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: smile, brighten, comfort, revitalize

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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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