ROOT (FOR) Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

root (for)

verb

Definition of root (for)

as in to rise (to)

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Verb

The City of Doral approved the agreement last year and signed it in January.

— Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
Over nine months after filing for Chapter 11, Fort Worth home builder Village homes emerged from bankruptcy after a federal court approved its reorganization plan.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of approve

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After a one-two finish by Democrats in the governor's primary, some voters were angry when Begich, who finished second, withdrew and endorsed leading vote-getter Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
Patients pay out of pocket for a service most major medical organizations do not endorse for the general population.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of endorse

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If symptoms appear, individuals are recommended to contact their local public health agency.

— Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
For men at higher risk, including Black men and those with a family cancer history, Smith noted that guidelines recommend more frequent screening, starting at 40 to 45 years old.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of recommend

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Chicago 7th Ward Alderman Greg Mitchell, the main speaker at the unveiling, commended West’s cultural contributions and her legacy as an educator during her tenure at Chicago State University.

— Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Speaking to reporters after the hearing, Bragg, whose office had sought a 20-year prison term, commended Haley and all of the women who came forward against Weinstein, several of whom attended the hearing.

— Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of commend

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Importantly, Trump’s decision on his AI point person is not final, and he is known to ultimately favor dark-horse candidates.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Respondents also favored Democrats over Republicans — 56% to 19% — to address their most important issue listed, which overwhelmingly was cost of living and inflation.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of favor

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