root for
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.
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Many in the party establishment were rooting for Shannon Bird, a 57-year-old former state legislator, to win the primary.
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Elaine Godfrey,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
While many fans arriving at the stadium were clearly rooting for the United States, a few represented Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Gabriel Sama,
Mercury News,
1 July 2026
In Truth or Consequences, locals celebrated his Hollywood success like doting parents rooting for their golden boy.
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Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
These dramas are designed to have viewers rooting for the main characters.
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Lavender Au,
The Dial,
30 June 2026
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Elaine Godfrey,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
While many fans arriving at the stadium were clearly rooting for the United States, a few represented Bosnia and Herzegovina.
—
Gabriel Sama,
Mercury News,
1 July 2026
In Truth or Consequences, locals celebrated his Hollywood success like doting parents rooting for their golden boy.
—
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
These dramas are designed to have viewers rooting for the main characters.
—
Lavender Au,
The Dial,
30 June 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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