cheers on
Yells support for
To cheer on is to encourage or support someone during a competition or difficult effort, typically by shouting, applauding, or showing enthusiasm: The crowd cheered on the runners as they approached the finish line.
The phrase suggests active, vocal support rather than passive observation: Her family was there to cheer her on at the spelling bee.
- upliftsRaises emotionally or physically
- motivatesSupplies incentive to act
- pumps upIncreases air pressure inside
- applaudsClaps in appreciation
- team spiritShared enthusiasm among members
fight song · rally cry · reassures · you got this · commends · rallies · bolsters · roots for · exhorts · inspires · locker room speech · strengthens · chants · encourages · praises · validates · spectates · empathizes
- encouragementencourage, encouraging, praises, hang in there, supports
cheers ondiscourages
Lessens motivation to act
demoralizes · disheartens · dispirits · undermines · deflates
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