cheered on
Gave vocal support
To cheer someone on is to encourage or support them, typically with vocal expressions of enthusiasm during a competition or challenging effort.
The crowd cheered on the marathon runners as they approached the finish line.
The phrase suggests active, visible encouragement rather than quiet support—you cheer on your team from the stands, not from your couch in silence.
- encouragedGave support and confidence
- pep talkMotivational speech
- you got thisSupportive affirmation of capability
- praisedExpressed approval of
- applaudedExpressed approval audibly
standing ovation · supported · emboldened · rallying · go team · spectating · cheerleading · heartened · rooting · rooting for · home crowd · inspired · chanting · exhorted · validated · coaching · motivated · clapping
cheered ondiscouraged
Having lost confidence or enthusiasm
disparaged · undermined · demoralized · criticized · disheartened
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