Cheer for Meaning in English
expression
ˈtʃɪɹ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
CHEER-for, CHEER-fer, CHEER-fur
tʃˈiə/ /fˈɔː
CHEE-uh-for
Definition
To show support or encouragement for someone, usually in sports or competitions, often by shouting, clapping, or expressing hope for their success.
Usage & Nuances
Used in sports or events to mean active support, often involving noise and group spirit. Can also be for a person, group, or team ('cheer for the team'). Not to be confused with 'cheer up' (make happier) or 'cheer' (applause or happiness).
Spanish: animar a - apoyar aPortuguese (BR): torcer por - vibrar porPortuguese (PT): torcer por - apoiarChinese (Simplified): 为...加油Chinese (Traditional): 為...加油Hindi: का उत्साहवर्धन करना - समर्थन करनाArabic: يُشجع على - يهتف لـBengali: উৎসাহ দেওয়া - সমর্থন জানানোRussian: болеть за - поддерживать (на соревнованиях)Japanese: 応援するVietnamese: cổ vũ cho - ủng hộ choKorean: 응원하다Turkish: tezahürat etmek - desteklemek (müsabaka bağlamında)Urdu: حوصلہ افزائی کرنا - حمایت کرناIndonesian: mendukung - bersorak untuk
Example Sentences
We cheer for our school team at every game.
basic
Do you cheer for any football team?
basic
The crowd cheered for the runners during the race.
basic
I always cheer for the underdog, no matter the sport.
natural
Who are you going to cheer for in the finals?
natural
Even if we lose, our fans will still cheer for us.
natural