root (for)

verb

Definition of root (for)next
as in to rise (to)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for root (for)
  1. approve
  2. endorse
  3. recommend
  4. commend
  5. favor
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  • The law also says an exception to the ban on Sunday sales for off-premises consumption can be made if voters in a county or city approve Sunday sales.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The Department of Commerce approved the award through its CHIPS Research and Development Office.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of approve
Verb
  • Canadians endorse the agreement while knowing almost nothing about the countries inside it.
    — Barrett Bingley, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Jamaica said the Caribbean Community, which includes 23 states from the Bahamas to Guyana, endorsed the petition.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of endorse
Verb
  • The group recommends setting up automatic bill payments, switching to direct electronic deposit and consolidating or closing credit card accounts.
    — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The committee recommended expanding the training to all staff and faculty who interact with students.
    — Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of recommend
Verb
  • Shortly after the news broke, Cuban, the former Dallas Mavericks owner, took to social media to commend Torre.
    — James Jackson, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Gates joined Rodrigo on stage to commend her for her philanthropic efforts with Daisy Chain Fields.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of commend
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  • The survey found that voters favored a generic Democratic candidate for Congress over a Republican 46% to 40%, but the Democratic advantage expanded to 11 points among those who definitely plan to vote.
    — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Seyfried has favored Miu Miu for her 2026 Venice Film Festival appearances.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of favor
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