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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One can often find him in the stands or on the sidelines, cheering on athletes from every sport.
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Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Sep. 2025
After a day cheering on the Dawgs, there’s nowhere better to take a load off or enjoy a bit of peace and quiet.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
Have fun cheering on your favorite team tonight!
—Rich Barak, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
The couple were recently spotted cheering on the New York Knicks and supporting Dave Navarro at his wedding in Scotland.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 2025
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Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Sep. 2025
After a day cheering on the Dawgs, there’s nowhere better to take a load off or enjoy a bit of peace and quiet.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
Have fun cheering on your favorite team tonight!
—Rich Barak, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
The couple were recently spotted cheering on the New York Knicks and supporting Dave Navarro at his wedding in Scotland.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 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 1 Oct. 2025.
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