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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The next day, Swift cheered on her boyfriend as the Chiefs beat the Las Vegas Raiders in Kansas City.
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Rachel Desantis, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Thousands of protesters had gathered outside the National Assembly to cheer on his removal.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
WAGs like Olivia Culpo, Kristin Juszczyk, and Taylor Swift have brought fashion to spectating, cheering on their men in outfits that deserve to be on a catwalk.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 22 Nov. 2024
The trio cheered on the Chiefs tight end from a private box, and one sweet moment between Andrea and Donna has gone viral on social media.
—Shannon Power, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Rachel Desantis, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Thousands of protesters had gathered outside the National Assembly to cheer on his removal.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
WAGs like Olivia Culpo, Kristin Juszczyk, and Taylor Swift have brought fashion to spectating, cheering on their men in outfits that deserve to be on a catwalk.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 22 Nov. 2024
The trio cheered on the Chiefs tight end from a private box, and one sweet moment between Andrea and Donna has gone viral on social media.
—Shannon Power, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Cheer on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheer%20on. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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