English · Greetings & Phrases
cheer someone up
/tʃɪər ˈsʌmwʌn ʌp/
[/tʃɪər ˈsʌmwʌn ʌp/]
make someone happier
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Definition
To make someone feel happier when they are sad.
Example
I brought flowers to cheer her up.
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.