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

After decades of rooting for soccer powerhouse Brazil, many Haitian fans have the chance to cheer on Haiti's national team for the first time in 52 years. —Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 June 2026

Northwest Indiana has many loyal Bears fans, Cid said, who are excited about rooting for the team in its new home in Hammond. —Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026

United by a Love of Food and Cooking While keeping track of 100 contestants may seem like a lot, there will be plenty for the viewers at home to root for and relate to. —Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026

In his opening monologue, Kimmel joked Trump should actually being rooting for the San Antonio Spurs over his hometown team, the New York Knicks. —Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026

Rhymes for root for

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