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. Shailene Woodley:

   I guess I haven't felt any pressure to, but it'sexciting, the Packers games are the only ones I find really interesting because I have people to actually root for.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. James Penn:

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

5. Lily James as Cinderella:

   It's the story of the underdog, that you root for the girl who has nothing but deserves so much more because she's so good and kind.