cheer on

/tʃˈiəɹ ˈɒn/

/tʃˈɪɹ ˈɑːn/

[verb]

to cheer on

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: cheer]

to shout encouragement or express enthusiastic support for someone or something, typically during a performance, competition, or challenging situation

Examples

1. The proud grandparents cheered on their grandson at his baseball game.

2. You guys better cheer on your dad.

3. People are cheering on the sidelines.

4. Just cheering on your squad?

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