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cheer vs encourage

encourage vs cheer

cheer is a noun but encourage is not a noun.

cheer and encourage both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cheer Yes No Yes No
encourage No No Yes No
As verbs, encourage is a hypernym of cheer; that is, encourage is a word with a broader meaning than cheer:
  • cheer: spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
  • encourage: inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
As verbs, encourage is a hypernym of cheer; that is, encourage is a word with a broader meaning than cheer:
  • cheer: give encouragement to
  • encourage: inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
cheer (noun) encourage (noun)
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
a cry or shout of approval
cheer (verb) encourage (verb)
become cheerful spur on
spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
show approval or good wishes by shouting contribute to the progress or growth of
cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful
give encouragement to
Difference between cheer and encourage

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