cheering
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- noun
- /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
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vítores
- They rode through these streets downtown Dallas lined with cheering spectators.
- cheering spectators
- a cheering section
I struggle with cheering for things that are very transactional.
- I struggle with cheering for things that are very transactional.
- That's what it feels like cheering for Tyron Woodley.
- As the tug fell off, Laramie began to roll, and the cheering turned to terrified screaming.
- I spend no time on the cheering or the booze.
Examples
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The event, which usually begins around 11 PM, draws thousands of cheering spectators each year.
Academic text (2010) -
I haven't heard this much cheering since we won the state championship in 1972.
Fiction book (2000) -
Sitting in a special cheering section at ball games should be carried out.
Academic text (2013) -
His family seemed to have been brought along as a sort of cheering section.
Fiction book (2001) -
The growing crowd of cheering cops goes nuts like fans at a football game.
Fiction book (1996) -
The Black Weasel looked out over the cheering throng; he stroked his beard thoughtfully.
Fiction book (1993) -
The cheering from the audience motivated the players to perform even better.
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After the final goal, the cheering erupted, filling the stadium with excitement.
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The team's victory was celebrated with loud cheering from the enthusiastic fans.
Synonyms
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Clapping hands to show you like or approve something
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A loud shout people make to show approval or support
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Loud sounds people make to show strong feelings, for example at sports games
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4.4
A short loud reaction of applause or cheering from an audience
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1.9
A short time when many people clap to show approval
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4.3
A long loud round of clapping by people to show strong approval
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1.4
A short shout to show excitement or happiness
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3.5
A loud, long applause where people stand to show strong praise
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1.4
Loud shouts from a group to show approval or encouragement
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A loud shout of joy or approval at a celebration
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A shout people make when they are happy or excited
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A sound made by people hitting their hands together to show approval
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A loud shout that shows joy or approval
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Loud enthusiastic praise that a group gives
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A sudden loud burst of applause or cheers
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Striking the palms of your hands together repeatedly to show approval or admiration
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8.3
A loud shout of approval at a performance or sports event
A loud shout of joy people make together at events like games
A loud shout expressing support or celebration at an event
A short chant people shout together at a celebration to show support
Antonyms
How Supportive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word cheering comes from the older word cheer, which comes from Old French chere meaning 'face' or 'mood'. Over time a good 'mood' became something people showed with praise and noise, so cheering now means the shouts and applause people give to show support.