Definition

Verb: - To actively support, encourage, or wish for the success of a person, team, or cause. It implies showing strong sympathy or allegiance and often involves cheering them on.

Usage

This verb is commonly used to express enthusiastic support, especially in competitive contexts like sports, elections, or personal endeavors. It is often followed by the preposition "for."

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "rooting for you": A common phrase used to express personal support and encouragement for someone facing a challenge.
  • Good luck on your exam tomorrow; we're all rooting for you!

Variants and Related Words

• Rooter (n): A person who roots for someone or something; a supporter or fan.
  • He was a loyal rooter for the local baseball club.

Synonyms

• Cheer for: To shout encouragement for.
• Support: To give assistance or approval to.
• Back: To support financially or with one's allegiance.
• Pull for: (Informal) To hope for the success of.

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Root on: Similar to "root for," meaning to encourage or cheer someone on. It can sometimes imply more active, vocal support.
  • The coach's job is to root on the players from the sidelines.

Related Idioms

• In someone's corner: To be supportive of someone, especially in a conflict or competition.
  • Don't worry, I'm in your corner; I'll always root for you.

Verb

1. take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for
   • We all rooted for the home team
   • I'm pulling for the underdog
   • Are you siding with the defender of the title?