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Synonyms for cheer on

Most common

root cheer hail clap applaud acclaim hurrah hurray

All synonyms

Verb

Definitions

  1. v. 1

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

Example sentences

  • root Quichua is like the root of the indigenous people.
  • cheer He tried to cheer up his wife, but wasn't able to.
  • hail Hail Caesar! Those who are about to die greet you!
  • clap If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands.
  • applaud The whole audience got up and started to applaud.
  • acclaim The mayor's speech was received with much acclaim.

By length

4 letters
root1, hail1, clap1
5 letters
cheer1
6 letters
hurrah2, hurray2, huzzah2, beclap
7 letters
applaud2, acclaim2, encheer
9 letters
acclamate

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (hurrah2 = 2 syllables).