root for

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

Though Georges won’t be able to watch either play on Saturday, Georges will be rooting for Messi when Argentina plays Spain for the World Cup championship on Sunday. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

Timothée Chalamet, who has established a penchant for outré themed courtside outfits to cheer on his beloved New York Knicks, transferred his spirit to root for his other team France. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026

The moment Rhaenyra checks the fake Daeron’s roots for traces of dye and finds nothing. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

Trout had just saluted a fellow All-Star, Detroit Tigers rookie shortstop Kevin McGonigle, who like Trout grew up in the area, rooting for the Phillies. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Rhymes for root for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore