bejubeln
Translation
cheered, acclaimed, hailed
Examples
Die Menge bejubelte den Sieger.
The crowd cheered the winner.
Man bejubelte seine Rede.
His speech was acclaimed.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to cheer, to acclaim (sb./sth.) The crowd cheers the winner.
Similar Words
feiern (to celebrate), applaudieren (to applaud)
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' (acting upon something) + 'Jubel' (cheer, jubilation). Literally 'to cheer at'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'jubilation'. The 'be-' prefix makes the verb transitive, so you are cheering *at* someone or something.