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.

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Williams is currently starring as Viola Van Horn in Death Becomes Her on Broadway, which opened in November with both Bey and Rowland in the audience to cheer on their former bandmate. —

Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2025 What's next: Sheesh, an upscale hookah lounge in The Colony, is hosting a watch party on Feb. 20 to cheer on Ishtiaq. —

Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025 The superstar dresses to impress while cheering on boyfriend Travis Kelce at Kansas City Chiefs games — and some of her game day jewelry is surprisingly affordable. —

Claire Harmeyer, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025 While cheering on Travis Kelce at Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9, 2025, Taylor Swift’s team spirit was all in the details. —

Claire Sullivan, WWD, 10 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for cheer on