root for

phrasal verb

rooted for; rooting for; roots for

: to express or show support for (a person, a team, etc.) : to hope for the success of (someone or something)

They always root for the home team.

Good luck on your upcoming show. Remember that we're all rooting for you.

Examples of root for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To determine the presence of root-knot nematode in wilting plants, inspect the roots for the characteristic knots or galls. Solution. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 July 2025

Everyone in Cleveland should be rooting for you, wherever your career takes you. —Zack Meisel, New York Times, 9 July 2025

This was bad news for those who were rooting for their couple, but considered a win for viewers who have wanted Vansteenberg to further explore his connection with fellow islander Olandria Carthen. —Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2025

For starters, the show is trading its Mexico roots for a fresh new backdrop in Costa Rica. —Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 7 July 2025

Rhymes for root for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore