cheer up

/tʃɪər əp/

/tʃɪə əp/

Other forms: cheered up; cheering up; cheers up

Definitions of cheer up

1. verb

   cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful
   synonyms: cheer, jolly along, jolly up

   types:

   amuse

   make (somebody) laugh

   convulse

   make someone convulse with laughter
2. verb

   become cheerful
   synonyms: cheer, chirk up

   types:

   exuberate, exult, jubilate, rejoice, triumph

   to express great joy

   buoy up, lighten, lighten up

   become more cheerful

   glory

   rejoice proudly

   type of:

   joy, rejoice

   feel happiness or joy