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. Tucker Carlson:

   Good evening, everyone. I'm Tucker Carlson. I'm like if a pair of boat shoes came to life, and I'm Laura Ingraham, and when I watch Harry Potter I root for Voldemort.

2. James Penn:

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

3. 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.

4. Cleveland Cavaliers:

   Thats one of the more stress relievers is being able to feel wanted, even if its not by the organization, its the city, thats bigger to me than anything. The people who spent their hard-earned money to come cheer for you, root for you.

5. 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.