cheer someone up — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

cheer someone up (/tʃɪər ˈsʌmwʌn ʌp/)

verb  ·  Intermediate  ·  Greetings & Phrases

🔊 /tʃɪər ˈsʌmwʌn ʌp/

Meaning

Meaning: make someone happier

To make someone feel happier when they are sad.

Examples

🗣 I brought flowers to cheer her up.

Etymology

The causative form of ‘cheer up’, with an object.

How & Where It’s Used

Common for comforting others.

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Tags: phrasal-verb

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