"To cheer the crowd" means to make people happy, excited, or enthusiastic by showing support, expressing joy, or providing entertainment to a group of people. Full definition
By contrast another series of paintings depicts a standing, cheering crowd watching a sporting event. (stephenfriedman.com)
The event gave the 65 attending dogs the chance to show off their swell surfboarding skills — to a supportive cheering crowd of 2500 fans no less. (petsmagazine.com.sg)
At that point, the half marathon runners will enter the competition, joining the full marathon competitors to race towards the finish line and cheering crowds in Placencia Village. (chabilmarvillas.com)