root for
phrasal verb
rooted for; rooting for; roots for
Definition of root 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.
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