a person who watches an activity, especially a sports event, without taking part
spectator
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money that is given, usually by a company, to support a person, organization or activity
sponsorship
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a man who plays sport, especially one who plays it well
sportsman
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to be actively involved in something with other people
take part in
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to begin to do something
take up
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disagreement with something, often by speaking or fighting against it, or (esp. in politics) the people or group who are not in power
opposition
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a large closed area of land with rows of seats around the sides and often with no roof, used for sports events and musical performances
stadium
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to cause someone or something to fail
defeat
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someone who wants a particular team to win and might show it by going to watch the team play
supporter
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a large, flat area surrounded by seats used for sports or entertainment
arena
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someone who admires and supports a person, sport, sports team, etc
fan
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shouts of encouragement and approval
cheering
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to defeat or do better than
beat
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a violent person who fights or causes damage in public places
hooligan
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to speak with a very loud voice, often as loud as possible, usually when you want to make yourself heard in noisy situations, or when the person you are talking to is a long way away or cannot hear very well
shout
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to use something for the wrong purpose in a way that is harmful or morally wrong