ROOT (FOR) Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

root (for)

verb

Definition of root (for)

as in to rise (to)

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In his dissent on the ballroom construction, Roberts wrote that the project – which has not been approved by Congress – probably infringes on lawmakers’ ability to control federal spending and to regulate federal property.

— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Those changes were made when the Senate approved its version of the bill.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of approve

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Neither rabbi endorsed the Met’s decision to honor Galliano, however.

— Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
Candidates including Democratic billionaire Tom Steyer paid thousands of dollars to influencers who posted videos endorsing Steyer or talking about him in a positive light.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of endorse

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The renovations were initially recommended by the current executive director and former vice president of facilities at the Kennedy Center, Matt Floca.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
If your lawn grass was already quite thin, topdressing with a thin layer of quality topsoil is recommended.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of recommend

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Although Edouard is not forecast to become a hurricane, the hurricane center has warned coastal residents to closely monitor the forecast as the storm is in an area of warmer than normal water and low wind shear, which favor strengthening.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Dorit Reiss, a professor at the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco, who studies cases involving vaccine disputes, told me that judges sometimes favor the pro-vaccine parent, but not always.

— Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of favor

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