noun

cheerleader

cheerleader

She is a cheerleader for the school team.

She is a cheerleader for the school team.

He is a great cheerleader for our project.

He is a great cheerleader for our project.

((for sth.)) a person who leads cheering for a team She is a cheerleader for the team.

Synonyms: supporter, promoter, advocate

A compound word from 'cheer' (to shout encouragement) and 'leader' (one who leads).

Picture someone who 'leads' the 'cheers' for a sports team. The word itself describes the job.

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