Cheer on
phrasal verb
To support or encourage someone by shouting or applauding enthusiastically.
During the football match, the audience cheered on their favorite team.

Often appears as...
- cheer on a team
- cheer on a participant
phrasal verb
To support or encourage someone by shouting or applauding enthusiastically.
During the football match, the audience cheered on their favorite team.

Often appears as...
- cheer on a team
- cheer on a participant
Definition 1 of 1

Sporting Events
Most commonly used in sports contexts to encourage athletes or teams.

The whole stadium cheered on the marathon runners.
Positive Energy
Conveys enthusiasm and positive support for someone's actions or endeavors.

She cheered on her friend as he presented his project.
Audience Participation
Implies active participation from the audience, not passive watching.

The fans cheered on their team, refusing to sit down.
Sporting Events
Most commonly used in sports contexts to encourage athletes or teams.

The whole stadium cheered on the marathon runners.
Positive Energy
Conveys enthusiasm and positive support for someone's actions or endeavors.

She cheered on her friend as he presented his project.
Audience Participation
Implies active participation from the audience, not passive watching.

The fans cheered on their team, refusing to sit down.
Sporting Events
Most commonly used in sports contexts to encourage athletes or teams.

The whole stadium cheered on the marathon runners.
Positive Energy
Conveys enthusiasm and positive support for someone's actions or endeavors.

She cheered on her friend as he presented his project.
Audience Participation
Implies active participation from the audience, not passive watching.

The fans cheered on their team, refusing to sit down.
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