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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Multiple former Illini players were in the house, including Meyers Leonard, Brandon Paul and Luther Head, to cheer on the biggest home contest of the season.
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Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
When the team travels for meets away from home, the Reeses often follow to cheer on the Bruins.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
In addition to the more than 8,500 event participants, their family, friends and other supporters are expected to show up in droves to cheer on those who are taking part in the annual event.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
The games became study sessions as much as a chance to cheer on his teammates.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
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Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
When the team travels for meets away from home, the Reeses often follow to cheer on the Bruins.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
In addition to the more than 8,500 event participants, their family, friends and other supporters are expected to show up in droves to cheer on those who are taking part in the annual event.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
The games became study sessions as much as a chance to cheer on his teammates.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
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 3 Mar. 2026.
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