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

That realization left Harrison deeply relieved—and rooting for the man who had fooled him and so many others. —Jeff Maysh, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Apr. 2024

Phoebe also rooted for her sister, adding a pair of hand-clapping emojis underneath Jennifer’s post. —Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024

Nymphs especially rely on sap from tree roots for survival when buried underground. —Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 22 Apr. 2024

Fans and those in the industry who have been rooting for Hill know her peace is hard-won. —Melena Ryzik, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024

Of course, fiction gives audiences permission to root for con men even when the crimes are serious. —Esther Zuckerman, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024

Between kisses and whispering in each other’s ears, the two fully participated in the Wimbledon play-by-play, rooting for their favorite players. —Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024

It's packed with argan oil for hydration, turmeric extract for environmental defense, and licorice and marshmallow root for radiance. —Kathleen Suico, Allure, 13 Apr. 2024

Whether or not the viewer roots for Tom’s lies and schemes, the show’s central couple has very little depth. —Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024