cheer on

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

Sunday’s game marked the second consecutive week Swift has attended a Chiefs matchup to cheer on her husband. — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 21 Sep. 2026

From the famous Woolly Worm Festival, where locals cheer on fuzzy caterpillars in tiny races, to cozy afternoons at apple orchards and scenic drives up to Grandfather Mountain, fall here feels festive. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026

The two were spotted together earlier this year cheering on the New York Knicks courtside during the NBA Finals. — Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026

Swift, who skipped out on this year’s Emmys to cheer on her husband, enjoyed the game alongside Tom Cruise, who was among the massive roster of A-list celebrities who attended the couple’s wedding in July. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for cheer on

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