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root for

1 of 1verb
/ˈrut fɔr/
Forms:roots for,rooting for,rooted for,rooted for
1

to support someone or a team or hope that they will succeed

B2transitive
  • She'll root for her favorite soccer team at the match this weekend.
  • The whole town will root for their local hero in the upcoming championship.
  • He roots for his best friend during the intense chess competition.
  • We'll always root for you in your endeavors and challenges.
  • The fans will root for the athlete, no matter the outcome of the race.
Synonyms:
pull