cheer up synonyms

cheer up

v.

  1. To make cheerful

    gladden, comfort, enliven, inspirit; see comfort, encourage 2, gladden.

  2. To become cheerful

    improve in outlook, improve in spirits, improve in mood, perk up, take heart, brighten, brighten up, be comforted; see also improve 2.

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