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root for

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈruːt fɚ/ · UK /ˈruːt fə/

root for means: To want someone to succeed and show them your support.

verb

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To want someone to succeed and show them your support.

  • I'm rooting for you.
  • The whole family rooted for her during the race.
  • Which team are you rooting for tonight?

How to use it: root for someone/something (We are rooting for our local team.)

Similar words: support, cheer for

Common phrases: root for someone, root for a team

Questions about root for

What does root for mean?

To want someone to succeed and show them your support.

What is root for in other languages?

Türkçe: desteklemek · Español: apoyar · Français: soutenir · Deutsch: anfeuern · Italiano: fare il tifo per · 日本語: 応援する

How do you pronounce root for?

In American English /ˈruːt fɚ/; in British English /ˈruːt fə/.

How do you use root for in a sentence?

I'm rooting for you. The whole family rooted for her during the race.

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