Synonyms for root for
root for

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1. root forverb

   Synonyms:
   barrack for, support

2. root forverb

   To encourage a favored person, team, or result.

   Synonyms:
   barrack for, support

Princeton's WordNet

1. pull, root forverb

   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?"

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1. Michelle Collins:

   Michelle, I love you but I am so disagreeing with you… I don’t find satisfaction in seeing anyone be ruined, i want to believe the best in people… I always want to hope and root for people.

2. Steve Asmussen:

   We are eagerly anticipating Tenfold’s running at the 2018 Belmont Stakes, a significant race in the circuit and one where we’re confident his skills will be showcased, we thank Sentient Jet and Homes For Our Troops for choosing us to be a part of this important movement and look forward to giving them and their guests a solid contender to root for come race day.

3. Bubba Watson:

   You hear a lot of 'Go Dawgs!' You hear a lot of barking, when you get to see that many people from a school, it is like a fraternity. You can root for those people. Obviously, I want to beat them all, but you root for them and cheer them on.

4. James Penn:

   This year the feeling is different, they're looking out for each other. They give us something to root for.

5. Vice President Joe Biden:

   We may be given a gift from the Lord in the presidential race here, i don't know who to root for more -- (Sen. Ted) Cruz or...what's that guy's name? He's having a fundraiser for veterans tonight, I'm told.