Synonyms for Cheer (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom):
cheerfulness, sunniness, sunshine
WordNet sense 2 (give encouragement to):
embolden, hearten, recreate, recreate
WordNet sense 3 (cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful):
jolly along, jolly up, cheer up
WordNet sense 4 (become cheerful):
chirk up
WordNet sense 5 (urge on or encourage especially by shouts):
barrack, exhort, inspire, urge, pep up, urge on
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