roots (for)

verb

Definition of roots (for)next
present tense third-person singular of root (for)
as in rises (to)

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  1. approves
  2. endorses
  3. recommends
Verb
  • If the audience approves, the entrepreneur advances to pitch to Amazon executives and celebrity entrepreneurs.
    Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Even if the district judge approves Gorman's recommendation, Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch could pursue other avenues to consolidate Lachlan's power in the company, including buying out his siblings' stake in the company, according to The Times.
    Julia Reinstein, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of approves
Verb
  • By convention, House Republicans are expected to vote for whoever their caucus endorses during the floor vote.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • However, in a countermeasure, Venezuelan lawmakers are advancing a bill that would classify international sanctions as crimes against humanity, enabling the prosecution of anyone who endorses or supports such actions.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of endorses
Verb
  • Jonathan also recommends that viewers find unique, unused spaces in their homes to use as staging sites for fun holiday scenes.
    Tabitha Parent, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Phipps personally recommends using a combination of almond flour and oat flour.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of recommends
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“Roots (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roots%20%28for%29. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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