root for

phrasal verb

Meaning

To support or encourage a person, group, or team by cheering or wishing for their success.

Examples

I always root for the underdog in every competition.
My parents flew across the country to root for me during my graduation ceremony.

Synonyms: support, back, cheer on, champion

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root for

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: /ruːt fɔːr/

Definition

To support or encourage a person, group, or team by cheering or wishing for their success.

Examples

I always root for the underdog in every competition.
My parents flew across the country to root for me during my graduation ceremony.
Even though they are rivals, I find myself rooting for her to win the championship.

How to Use root for

root for someone to do something (phrasal verb): To support someone in achieving a specific goal. — "We are all rooting for you to get that promotion."
root for the underdog (collocation): To support the person or team expected to lose. — "It is human nature to root for the underdog in a lopsided match."

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