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Meaning of the word "root for" in English

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root for

US /ruːt fɔːr/

UK /ruːt fɔːr/

"root for" picture

Phrasal Verb

to support or cheer for someone or something

Example:

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We're going to the game to root for our favorite team.

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I'm always rooting for the underdog.

Synonym:

cheer on support back encourage pull for

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