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cheerer

cheerer

1 3.7
A person at an event who shouts to encourage players or a team
  • noun
  • /ˈtʃɪrər/
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  • During the marathon, the cheerers lined the streets, lifting the runners' spirits with their cheers.

Examples

  • A cheerer does not get to exert.

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  • Which might be a good cheerer-upper if the thread's topic is getting you down.

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  • The cheerer shouted loudly from the stands, encouraging her team to victory.

  • As a dedicated cheerer, he always brings a positive spirit to every game.

Synonyms

supporter
vscheerer
817 1.0

A person who backs a team or a cause

is usually a spectator who shouts quick backing at events rather than steady behind-the-scenes help
cheerleader
vscheerer
196 2.9

A person who leads chants and dances to get the crowd excited for a sports team

is usually a spectator who shouts spontaneously rather than leading planned routines
booster
vscheerer
37 3.2

A person who supports and promotes a team, player, or cause

is mainly a present spectator who shouts brief backing at events rather than long promotion
rooter
vscheerer
  • Informal
4 6.8

A person who loudly cheers for a sports team at games

is a general event spectator who shouts to urge performers or teams
encourager
vscheerer
1 2.7

A person who supports others and makes them feel confident

is a person at events who shouts short backing rather than offering private moral help

Antonyms

discourager
5.3

Something that makes a person lose confidence and not want to try

How Enthusiastic

fanatic
8 4.3
cheerleader
196 2.9
cheerer
1 3.7
supporter
817 1.0
onlooker
24 3.2

Surface Forms

cheerer singular
cheerers plural

Morphology

cheerer = cheer (transparent) = cheer + er

Agentive '-er' on the verb 'cheer' yields 'one who cheers', a directly predictable meaning for learners.

Etymology

Cheerer comes from the word cheer, which came from an old French word that meant 'face' and then 'mood' before it became the 'shout of support' we use today. The ending -er means 'one who', so a cheerer is 'one who' gives cheers or shouts encouragement.