Spur on with cheers and shouts (6)

I believe the answer is:

exhort

(Other definitions for exhort that I've seen before include "Entreat earnestly, urge" , "Give great encouragement to" , "Call" , "Spur on" , "Urge or advise strongly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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