Friend cheered me up.

Meaning: This means a friend made you feel happier.

Choice of Words: A friend is someone you like and spend time with. Cheered means to make someone feel happier or more cheerful. Up means to a higher position or level. When you put them together, "Friend cheered me up" means someone you like made you feel happier or more cheerful.

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My buddy gave me a smile.

Meaning: This means that your friend smiled at you. It's like saying, My friend looked at me and smiled, and it made me feel happy.

Choice of Words: Buddy is another word for friend. Gave means to hand something to someone or to do something for someone. Smile means to show your teeth and make a happy expression. When you put them together, "My buddy gave me a smile" means that your friend smiled at you.

My pal helped me through a tough time.

Meaning: This means that your friend helped you through a difficult time. It's like saying, My friend was there for me when I was going through a hard time, and they helped me get through it.

Choice of Words: Pal is another word for friend. Helped means to give assistance or support to someone. Through means to move or pass from one side of something to the other. Tough time means a difficult or challenging situation. When you put them together, "My pal helped me through a tough time" means that your friend helped you through a difficult time.

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