1 B2 neutral
To encourage someone enthusiastically with very loud cheering, typically said of a crowd at a sports event.
"Fifty thousand fans roared the runners on as they approached the finish line."
separable
roar on
B2 neutral separable transitive
To encourage someone loudly and enthusiastically, especially a crowd cheering for a team or performer.
In plain English
To shout and cheer very loudly to encourage someone.
What does "roar on" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 neutral
To continue to roar loudly; to keep making a powerful roaring noise.
"The engine roared on as the driver struggled to find the right gear."
inseparable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To roar (make a loud sound) in order to push someone onward.
Actually means
To shout and cheer very loudly to encourage someone.
Usage tip
Primarily used in sports contexts. The subject is usually a crowd or group of supporters. Implies a collective, powerful vocal support. Common in sports journalism and commentary.
Words that pair with "roar on"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
crowd fans supporters home fans stadium audience
How to conjugate "roar on"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
roar on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
roars on
he/she/it
Past simple
roared on
yesterday
Past participle
roared on
have + pp
-ing form
roaring on
continuous
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