Phrasal verb
cheer on
Definition
phrasal verb. to shout loudly to show your support for someone, especially during a race or a game.
phrasal verb. to provide vocal encouragement and support to a participant in a competition or challenging activity.
Examples
“The fans cheer on their team during the match.”
“A large crowd gathered at the finish line to cheer on the marathon runners as they arrived.”
“Despite the pouring rain, dedicated supporters remained in the stands to cheer on the underdog throughout the final minutes of the championship.”
Examples
simple
“The fans cheer on their team during the match.”
contextual
“A large crowd gathered at the finish line to cheer on the marathon runners as they arrived.”
complex
“Despite the pouring rain, dedicated supporters remained in the stands to cheer on the underdog throughout the final minutes of the championship.”
Usage
this phrase is transitive and requires an object, usually a person or a team.
Teaching tip
contrast with 'cheer up' (to make someone happier); 'cheer on' specifically focuses on motivation and encouragement during a performance.
Pitfall
They cheered on to the players.
They cheered on the players.
the verb is transitive and takes a direct object without an extra preposition like 'to'.
Phrasal verb
Particles
on
Separability
optional
Pattern
cheer + (object) + on
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
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