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
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That suggests Cubs fans have more reason than ever to root for a long, hot summer.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2024
She’s been rooting for Penelope forever, but this season she’s been picking up on Colin’s vibes.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 June 2024
Michael Fassbender is tapping into his Northern Irish roots for a musical biopic.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 13 June 2024
But since when do sports-media commentators root for ratings above all else?
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 June 2024
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2024
She’s been rooting for Penelope forever, but this season she’s been picking up on Colin’s vibes.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 June 2024
Michael Fassbender is tapping into his Northern Irish roots for a musical biopic.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 13 June 2024
But since when do sports-media commentators root for ratings above all else?
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for root for
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“Root for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/root%20for. Accessed 28 Jun. 2024.
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