cheer
cheer [-s] n
ME < late L. cara, face, countenance.
- Shout of approval; cry of encouragement; exclamation of joy.
- Gladness; happiness; joy; buoyant feelings; condition of well-being; state of good spirits.
cheer [-ed] v
see cheer, n.
- Buoy; encourage; hearten; inspire; lift; motivate; raise the spirits of.