cheer up — to become happier or to make someone feel happier
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to become happier or to make someone feel happier
Pronunciation (IPA): /tʃɪr ʌp/
Korean meaning: 기운을 내다, 기분을 좋게 해주다
Korean pronunciation: **치**어 **업**
Example Sentences
- I bought ice cream to cheer myself up after the terrible job interview.
- My cat thinks knocking things off my desk will cheer me up.
- Nothing cheers him up like a good pizza and a terrible movie.
cheer up
NOUN//tʃɪr ʌp//
to become happier or to make someone feel happier
A caring friend helps cheer up their sad companion with comfort
When skies clear up, we gear up to cheer up!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'cheer' (face, expression, mood) derived from Old French 'chiere' meaning face or countenance, combined with the preposition 'up' indicating upward movement or improvement in state.
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📝Examples
“I bought ice cream to cheer myself up after the terrible job interview.”
“My cat thinks knocking things off my desk will cheer me up.”
“Nothing cheers him up like a good pizza and a terrible movie.”
“The flowers and sunshine helped cheer up the gloomy atmosphere.”
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