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.

Examples of cheer on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Often the loudest on a energetic Eagles bunch that has dominated the county for two years now, Kline was often all smiles on the bench, cheering on her teammates, making silly faces, leading chants, singing the lyrics to the music that played in between innings and just enjoying the game. Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 19 June 2024 On Sunday, Swift's appearance at the AFC Championship showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens to cheer on her Chiefs tight end boyfriend Kelce marked her 12th NFL game appearance. Bryan West, The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2024 Swift is spotted cheering on the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium, right next to Travis Kelce’s mom. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 June 2024 Earlier this year, in January, Delevingne attended a Kansas City Chiefs game in Buffalo, New York, as Swift cheered on her boyfriend, Travis Kelce. Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024 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 30 Jun. 2024.

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