cheer on
Vocally support someone
To cheer on is to encourage someone with vocal support, especially during a competition or difficult effort: The crowd cheered on the runners as they approached the finish line.
The phrase implies active, enthusiastic backing rather than passive observation—you cheer on your team, your friend giving a speech, anyone whose success you want to witness.
Gathering for a cause
exhort · motivate · empower · boost · energize · invigorate · galvanize · uplift
Clap to show praise
- rootUnderground absorbing structure
- backReverse side; support
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- stand byRemain ready to assist
advocate · endorse · uphold · get behind · side with · stand behind · lend support · pull for
rally
Gathering for a cause
hearten · exhort · motivate · empower · boost · energize · invigorate · galvanize · uplift · bolster
applaud
Clap to show praise
stand by · advocate · endorse · uphold · get behind · side with · stand behind · lend support · pull for
shout
Loud vocal outburst
yell · holler · whistle · stomp · roar · scream · applause · banner · foam finger · pom-pom
- encouragementencourage, praises, hang in there, supports, keep going
- encourageencourage, urge, exhort, motivate, inspire
cheer onboo
Shout to startle or jeer
jeer · heckle · discourage · disparage · taunt
cheer onremain silent
ignore · look on · spectate · sit on one's hands · say nothing
cheer, cheerful, cheers, cheery, cheering, encouraging, cheerfully, cheered, encouragement