root for

phrasal verb

rooted for; rooting for; roots for

: to express or show support for (a person, a team, etc.) : to hope for the success of (someone or something)

They always root for the home team.

Good luck on your upcoming show. Remember that we're all rooting for you.

Examples of root for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The two-hour runtime and slow boil storytelling make the full unveiling of Linda Blair’s possessed, demonic Regan all the more devastating, providing a horror monster whose salvation is all too easy to root for. —Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024

Former Eagles center Kelce is scheduled to make a special appearance during the third quarter of the game to root for his former teammates. —Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2024

Oftentimes, these will be partisan groups that are rooting for a specific candidate to win — or even campaigns themselves. —Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2024

In addition to his flourishing acting career, fresh off his Twisters summer and ahead of his upcoming role in Ironheart, the actor always finds time to root for his favorite teams. —Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2024