Root for | EWA Phasal Verbs Dictionary
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Root for

/ruːt fɔː/

B1

PreIntermediate

1. To support or encourage a person, team, or organization, often in the context of a competition or challenging situation.

  • I'm going to root for the local team at the baseball game tonight.
  • No matter what happens, I'll always root for you and your dreams.
  • They were rooting for their favorite contestant during the talent show.
  • She was rooting for her brother to succeed in his job interview.
  • Are you rooting for anyone in the election this year?

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