CHEERS (UP) Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

cheers (up)

verb

Definition of cheers (up)

present tense third-person singular of cheer (up)

as in brightens

to become glad or hopeful cheer up—things are bound to get better

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as in encourages

to fill with courage or strength of purpose the general's speech cheered up the troops tremendously

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The star brightens again when the spots rotate back out of view.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2026
White wine brightens without dominating the flavors, whole milk adds richness while helping tenderize the beef, and a pinch of nutmeg adds subtle warmth.

— Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of brightens

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External consultants have helped redesign how the bank encourages people to disclose, simplifying the process and building trust that the information won’t be used against them.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Is there something unique about fraternities that encourages this kind of behavior?

— Richard Hall, Time, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of encourages

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As Antonio Silva looks up, Evanilson is between the two centre-backs.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
In a photo from the proposal that the San Francisco 49ers linebacker shared on Instagram, the former Bachelor contestant is seen holding a red rose as Warner looks up at her from one knee.

— Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of looks up

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