root for somebody phrasal verb informal (see also root)

1. to want someone to succeed in a competition, test, or difficult situation:
You can do it – I’m rooting for you.

2. especially American English to support a sports team or player by shouting and cheering:
the Los Angeles fans rooting for the Lakers

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root for
root for (someone/something)
to support or encourage a person or team.
I always root for the home team.

When you take the test tomorrow, we'll be rooting for you.

Usage notes: often used when talking about a sports competition

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root for something
root for (someone/something)
to support or encourage a person or team.
I always root for the home team.

When you take the test tomorrow, we'll be rooting for you.

Usage notes: often used when talking about a sports competition

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root for
• root for (someone or something)
to cheer and encourage someone or something
I have been rooting for our hometown team since I was a child.

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root for something
• root for (someone or something)
to cheer and encourage someone or something
I have been rooting for our hometown team since I was a child.

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root for
v. phr. To cheer for; applaud; support.
During the Olympics one usually roots for the team of one's own country.

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root for someone
root for (someone/something)
to support or encourage a person or team.
I always root for the home team.

When you take the test tomorrow, we'll be rooting for you.

Usage notes: often used when talking about a sports competition

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root for someone
• root for (someone or something)
to cheer and encourage someone or something
I have been rooting for our hometown team since I was a child.

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