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. John Biever:

   This is what fans do in March Madness. We root for the underdog. We root for the improbable. That’s why we love this tournament so much, this is the ultimate storyline. The tough kid from Queens who got hurt in the NCAA tournament and couldn't play — couldn't finish out his career — now gets the chance to coach a tough, gritty team that’s become the darling of the country, and so we literally have – I wouldn’t say David vs. Goliath — but Shaheen vs. Goliath this weekend.

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. 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. 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.