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Synonyms of cheer on

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Another word for cheer on is clap. Other synonyms of cheer on are applaud, hurrah, hurray, acclaim and cheer.

Synonyms and similar words for cheer on

verbTo cheer and support (a team or individual); to barrack; to root for.

  • acclaimTo express great approval (for).
  • applaudTo praise, or express approval for something or someone.
  • hurrahTo give a hurrah (to somebody).
  • hail
  • barrack AustraliaTo cheer for or support a team.
  • beclapTo clap for; to applaud.
  • cheerTo applaud or encourage with cheers or shouts.
  • clapTo applaud.
  • hurrayTo cheer with a "hurray".
  • huzzahTo cheer (someone or something) with a huzzah sound.
  • acclamate rareTo acclaim.
  • encheer obsoleteTo cheer; to encourage.

Meaning of cheer on

  1. verb To cheer and support (a team or individual); to barrack; to root for.

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Questions about synonyms of cheer on

What is another word for cheer on?
Cheer on has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as clap, applaud, hurrah, hurray, acclaim, cheer and huzzah.
What does cheer on mean?
Cheer on means to cheer and support (a team or individual); to barrack; to root for.

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