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Meaning of the word "cheer on" in English

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cheer on

US /tʃɪr ɑːn/

UK /tʃɪər ɒn/

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Phrasal Verb

to shout loudly in order to encourage someone in a competition

Example:

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The crowd gathered to cheer on their favorite team.

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We stood by the finish line to cheer on the marathon runners.

Synonym:

applaud encourage root for support urge on

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Related Word:

cheers cheer cheerful cheer up cheap and cheerful