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 American snowboarder has also been spotted rooting for his fellow Olympians with an Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch on his wrist. —

Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2024 Now, she's set to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics, starting with the 100-meter race and then the 200-meter event — and her family will be rooting for her. —

Nasha Smith, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2024 Audiences couldn’t help hope but root for Norman to hide the body, and the car, in the swamp. —

Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2024 The difference can be that while fans normally bond with an athlete or a particular team, for example the New York Giants, it's centered on rooting for a side. —

Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for root for

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