root (for)

verb

Definition of root (for)next
as in to rise (to)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for root (for)
  1. approve
  2. endorse
  3. recommend
  4. commend
  5. favor
Verb
  • Father Missing a Limb and Son with Cerebral Palsy Weren't Able to Evacuate L.A. Fires in Time, Family Says CNN reported that the family applied for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency which was not approved.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
  • The City Council will vote Tuesday to approve the salary and terms of Milstein’s contract which will authorize her to oversee thousands of city employees and a $1.5 billion budget.
    Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of approve
Verb
  • While Trump has endorsed the one-bill strategy for his reconciliation package, members of the Freedom Caucus have pushed for a two-bill track chock-full of spending cuts and deficit-reducing measures.
    Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Yes, online therapy appears to be pretty darn effective and has been endorsed by the American Psychological Association.
    Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of endorse
Verb
  • The State Elections Enforcement Commission spent roughly three months investigating those allegations before deciding Tuesday there is enough evidence to recommend Castillo for criminal charges.
    Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2025
  • In addition to their agents, players often rely on their teammates to recommend the best vehicle transportation solutions.
    Melissa Lockard, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of recommend
Verb
  • Some fans never forgive him, while others commend his maturity and his foresight.
    Rob Marriott, VIBE.com, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Many social media comments, meanwhile, commended Baldoni's promotional message for viewers to always have hope.
    Emma Bowman, NPR, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of commend
Verb
  • Still, the mainstream conservative Christian Democrats are favored to win the election, with the latest polling showing them at 31% support, compared with 20% for the AfD. AfD was formed in 2013 and has moved steadily to the right.
    Vanessa Gera, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
  • White oak kitchen cabinets are favored by 59% of respondents who list this as their preferred color for 2025.
    Terri Williams, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of favor
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root (for)

rooting

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