root for — to support or encourage someone, especially in a competition or difficult situation
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to support or encourage someone, especially in a competition or difficult situation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ruːt fɔːr/
Korean meaning: 응원하다, 지지하다 (특히 경쟁이나 어려운 상황에서)
Korean pronunciation: **루**트 **포**ㄹ
Example Sentences
- My grandmother still roots for players she's never heard of, just because they have nice smiles on TV.
- I'll always root for you, even when you're trying to assemble IKEA furniture at 2 AM.
- The whole community is rooting for the local bakery to survive the economic downturn.
root for
VERB//ruːt fɔːr//
to support or encourage someone, especially in a competition or difficult situation
The whole town came out to root for their little league team in the championship.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
'root'는 원래 '뿌리'라는 뜻이었는데, 19세기 미국에서 '깊이 지지한다'는 의미로 발전했습니다. 마치 나무가 뿌리를 깊이 박고 든든히 서 있듯이, 누군가를 든든히 지지한다는 뜻이 되었어요.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“My grandmother still roots for players she's never heard of, just because they have nice smiles on TV.”
“I'll always root for you, even when you're trying to assemble IKEA furniture at 2 AM.”
“The whole community is rooting for the local bakery to survive the economic downturn.”
“She's rooting for her ex-boyfriend's new relationship because she's genuinely happy for him.”
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