cheer noun

ADJ. big, deafening, great, hearty, huge, loud, rousing The players were greeted by rousing cheers.

VERB + CHEER give (sb) They gave a big cheer when I finally arrived. | be greeted by/with, get, raise She got a loud cheer when she finished speaking.

CHEER + VERB go up A deafening cheer went up from the crowd.

CHEER + NOUN leader

PREP. amid/amidst ~ He accepted the prize amid cheers. | to ~s She went off the stage to loud cheers. | ~ for a cheer for democracy | ~ from There were loud cheers from the crowd. | ~ of cheers of welcome

PHRASES three cheers for sb/sth Three cheers for Mr Jones, who has been such a wonderful teacher!