feel happier
I was feeling sad about my exam results, but I cheered up after talking to my friends.
cheer up — 2 meanings
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phrasal verb2 meanings
cheer upsame phrase
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make someone happier
I bought my sister some flowers to cheer her up after her surgery.
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1. feel happier
B1neutralspoken
To start feeling happier, especially after feeling sad or disappointed.
I was feeling sad about my exam results, but I cheered up after talking to my friends.
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To do something that helps another person feel happier, especially when they are sad.
I bought my sister some flowers to cheer her up after her surgery.
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