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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Clark and several Indiana teammates cheered on Hull from courtside, but there was no homecourt advantage. Ben Pickman, New York Times, 19 July 2025 Despite the huge and enthusiastic crowds cheering on Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez at their rallies, many Democrats are still focused on squashing threats from the left. Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025 Prince William cheers on the English national soccer team at the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 match between England and Netherlands in Zurich, Switzerland on July 9. Toria Sheffield, People.com, 14 July 2025 The catchy song the girls made to cheer on anyone who graces the Hideaway. Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 14 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for cheer on

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“Cheer on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheer%20on. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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