cheer on

phrasal verb

cheered on; cheering on; cheers on

: to encourage (someone) with shouts or cheers

Their fans cheered them on from the sidelines.

Examples of cheer on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The race itself, which follows the historic trail 8.6 miles from Sierra Madre up to Orchard Camp, is sold out, but anyone can come out and cheer on the runners, check out the vendor expo and soak up the small-town community vibe. —

Laura Randall, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024 The rumors started to gain steam again in the beginning of October, when Deadpool & Wolverine actors Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman — as well as the film's director Shawn Levy — joined Swift to cheer on the Kansas City Chiefs at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. —

Athena Sobhan, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for cheer on

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