to show one's support for a performer or theatrical troupe etc by attending their show; to attend an event to cheer on the participants; to patronize a restaurant or store; to sing the praises of

to exhibit great enthusiasm for sb or sth; to embrace; favor; acclaim; adulation; high demand

to flatter; to laud sb's accomplishments; adulation

straight man (supporting role in comic dialogue 對口相聲|对口相声[dui4 kou3 xiang4 sheng1]); (of a straight man) to react with exasperation to the silliness of the funny man 逗哏[dou4 gen2]

to hold up with both hands