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Definition cheer up in British English

cheer up phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to become less sad, or to make someone feel less sad

Example

I tried to cheer him up, but he just kept staring out of the window.

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1.1

used for telling someone to try to be happier

Example

'Cheer up,' he said. 'It can't be that bad.'

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2

if you cheer a place up, you make it look brighter by adding colourful things

Example

Cheer up a dull room with fresh flowers.

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Definition cheer up in British English