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. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Shawn Levy:

   If you didn't root for these kids the way all of us do, we wouldn't be where we're at -- either commercially or critically.