chear

archaic spelling of cheer; to encourage or uplift

Word details

German meaning
Bezeichnet etwas, das wenig Asche enthält oder produziert.
English meaning
Low-ash
Synonym
aschefrei, aschearm
German example
Diese Kohle ist aschearm und verbrennt daher sauberer.
English example
This coal is low-ash and therefore burns cleaner.
Comparative
ascheärmerSuperlative: am ascheärmsten

Example sentences with “chear”

  1. He tried to chear her up after the bad news. (Er versuchte, sie nach der schlechten Nachricht aufzumuntern.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'chear' a standard English word?

No, 'chear' is an archaic or non-standard spelling of 'cheer'. In German, the verb 'to cheer' is translated as 'aufmuntern' (to encourage) or 'jubeln' (to shout with joy).