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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And there was plenty of star power and Lions royalty in the building to cheer on the team, as Eminem, Flavor Flav and more were spotted at Ford Field during the Minnesota Vikings vs. Lions game on Sunday (Jan. 5). —

Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Jan. 2025 Swift still made plenty of news in 2024, whether for wrapping up her tour or showing up at Kansas City Chiefs games to cheer on Travis Kelce. —

Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024 Jordon Hudson is getting ready to cheer on her boyfriend, Bill Belichick, at his coaching job. —

Natasha Dye, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024 From exploring Oscar-worthy films to staying updated on election news, cheering on Olympic victories and mastering golf swings, the data showcases a dynamic blend of cultural passions and timely interests. —

Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 25 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cheer on