an|feuern
Translation
to cheer on, to encourage, to stoke
Examples
Die Fans feuern ihre Mannschaft an.
The fans cheer on their team.
Er feuerte das Feuer im Kamin an.
He stoked the fire in the fireplace.
Grammar Patterns
to cheer ((sb.)) on The spectators cheer the runners on.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ermutigen, anspornen, anfachen
Etymology
From 'an-' (on, towards) + 'feuern' (to fire). Literally 'to fire on' or 'to add fire to'.
Memory Tips
Imagine adding 'fire' (Feuer) to someone's spirit to cheer them 'on' (an).