. . .Cheer, v. a.   1. Gladden, exhilarate, inspirit, enliven, animate, incite, encourage. 2. Comfort, console, solace, make cheerful. 3. Applaud, clap, salute with cheers. Cheerful, a.   Lively, sprightly, animated, joyful, joyous, blithe, mirthful, buoyant, gleeful, gay, cheery, airy, sunny, jocund, jolly, in good spirits, of good cheer, in high feather. Cheerfulness, n.   Liveliness, animation, joyfulness, joy, gladness, mirthfulness, cheer, buoyancy of spirits, flow of spirits, good spirits. Cheesy, a.   Caseous, of the nature of cheese. Chef-d'œuvre, n.   [Fr.] Master-piece, master-work, master-stroke, paragon, capital performance. Chemise, n.   Shift, smock. Cherish, v. a.   1. Nurture, foster, nourish, nurse, sustain, support, comfort, care for, treat tenderly. 2. Harbor, entertain, indulge, encourage, hold dear, embrace heartily. Cherup, v. n.   Chirp, chirrup. Cher. . . Read More