cheerlead
Root for loudly
To cheerlead is to lead organized cheering, typically at sporting events—performing choreographed routines to rally spectators and support a team.
Figuratively, to cheerlead is to enthusiastically promote or advocate for something: He's been cheerleading for the new policy since it was announced.
The figurative sense often carries a hint of criticism, suggesting uncritical boosterism rather than substantive support.
Fluffy handheld spirit props
- stuntsDangerous performed feats
- tumblingAcrobatic rolling and flipping
- pyramidPointed polyhedral solid
- flyerPrinted advertisement sheet
base · jumps · squad · tryouts · varsity · uniforms · megaphone · sidelines
Lively vigor
- moraleGroup emotional well-being
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
- energyPower to do work
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
exuberance · fervor · zeal · vivacity · gusto · verve · positivity · animation
School morale-boosting gathering
- halftimeMidpoint break in games
- game dayScheduled sporting event
- homecomingReturning to one's origin
- stadiumLarge venue for spectators
bleachers · gymnasium · field · crowd · audience · fight song · banner · scoreboard
pom-poms
Fluffy handheld spirit props
- stuntsDangerous performed feats
- tumblingAcrobatic rolling and flipping
- pyramidPointed polyhedral solid
flyer · base · jumps · squad · tryouts · varsity · uniforms · megaphone · sidelines · splits
pep
Lively vigor
- moraleGroup emotional well-being
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
- energyPower to do work
excitement · exuberance · fervor · zeal · vivacity · gusto · verve · positivity · animation · peppiness
pep rally
School morale-boosting gathering
- halftimeMidpoint break in games
- game dayScheduled sporting event
- homecomingReturning to one's origin
stadium · bleachers · gymnasium · field · crowd · audience · fight song · banner · scoreboard · assembly
motivate
Cause to act
boost · advocate · praise · rally · root for · back · spur · hearten · champion · promote
endorse
Give official approval
cheerleadstand by
Remain ready to assist
remain silent · spectate · sit out · disengage · stay quiet
cheerleaddiscourage
Diminish someone's confidence
dampen · deflate · dishearten · demoralize · rain on someone's parade
- cheerleading squadOrganized game-day supporters
- cheerleader outfitSports supporter's costume
- cheerleader uniformSports team supporter's costume
- varsity cheerleadersTop-tier school spirit performers
- cheerleading competitionEvent judging squad routines
- competitive cheerleadingJudged athletic team performance
cheerleader, cheerleaders, cheerleading, cheerleads, cheerleaded