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. 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.

2. Stonewall Jackson:

   We were such a loser town and you can't really say nothing to someone who supports a different sports team, this is the greatest city on Earth, though, and I'm just glad we have something to root for again.

3. President Barack Obama:

   That's when America soars, when we look out for one another and we take care of each other, when we root for one another's success, when we strive to do better and to be better than the generation that came before us and try to build something better for generations to come, that's why we do what we do. That's the whole point of public service.

4. James Penn:

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

5. 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.