Root For (Verb)
Meaning
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?".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- Everyone in the office rooted for John during his big presentation to get the promotion he deserved.
- The whole neighborhood rooted for the local kid who made it to the national basketball finals.
- As an underprivileged student, I find myself rooting for underdogs who face similar challenges in life.
- In this competitive environment, people tend to root for those with the most innovative ideas.
- Our team is small but we're confident people will root for us once they see our unique product.