While they are spelled the same, "cheer" is a noun or a verb meaning to be happy or to encourage, while "chear" is a verb meaning to brighten or make more cheerful.
However, "chear" is an archaic spelling and is rarely used in modern English.
While they are spelled the same, "cheer" is a noun or a verb meaning to be happy or to encourage, while "chear" is a verb meaning to brighten or make more cheerful.
However, "chear" is an archaic spelling and is rarely used in modern English.