Definition

1. Verb:
   • To encourage; to cheer on; to support enthusiastically: The primary meaning of "cổ võ" is to give active support, approval, or hope to someone or something, often to boost morale or promote an activity.
   • To advocate; to promote: It can also mean to publicly recommend or support a particular cause, idea, or practice.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Cổ động viên nhiệt tình cổ võ cho đội nhà. (The fans enthusiastically cheered for the home team.)
  • Chúng tôi luôn cổ võ tinh thần học tập sáng tạo. (We always encourage a spirit of creative learning.)
  • Ông ấy cổ võ việc sử dụng năng lượng sạch. (He advocates for the use of clean energy.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "cổ võ" is often used in formal or written contexts, such as in speeches, articles, or official encouragement. It carries a tone of active and earnest support.

Variants and Related Words

• Cổ vũ (verb): This is a more common variant with an identical meaning to "cổ võ." The two are often used interchangeably.
  • Bài hát đó cổ vũ tinh thần chúng tôi rất nhiều. (That song boosted our morale a lot.)

Synonyms

• Encourage: to give support, confidence, or hope.
• Cheer: to shout encouragement or praise.
• Advocate: to publicly recommend or support.
• Promote: to help or encourage to exist or flourish.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Cổ võ tinh thần: to boost morale; to encourage the spirit.
  • Huấn luyện viên có bài phát biểu để cổ võ tinh thần các cầu thủ. (The coach gave a speech to boost the players' morale.)

verb

1. To excite; to exhort; to fire