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/
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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“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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