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