cheer on

Idioms  

1. Encourage, as in The crowd was cheering on all the marathon runners. Originating in the 1400s simply as cheer, this usage was augmented by on in the early 1800s.

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Example Sentences

In town, the patrons at the many Irish pubs cheer on him and actor John C. Reilly, who they say has, on occasion, led their St. Patrick’s Day parade.

From Salon

Held in an e-sport arena, hundreds of people come to cheer on those participating.

From BBC

Basyl is devastated at the idea of leaving the school where he plays cello in the orchestra, loves his history class and is proud to cheer on an undefeated football team and celebrated mariachi band.

From The Wall Street Journal

This opinion continues to be held by many, for the race is still run once a year without fail, and attracts the world’s most fleet-footed Thoroughbred horses and their fearless jockeys, not to mention the many thousands of enthusiastic spectators who come to cheer on their favorites.

From Literature

One person who had never been on the show appeared too: Prince William showed up by video call to cheer on Robert Irwin as he worked on his foxtrot and to forgive him a bit for skipping out on the EarthShot Prize awards ceremony.

From Los Angeles Times