ROOT FOR Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

root (for)

verb

Definition of root (for)

as in to rise (to)

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Though the delivery time for such orders can be multiple years, approving such sales sends a broader signal about the bilateral relationship.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
In one of her first meetings, she was asked to look at the designs for a new truck cab and formally approve it.

— Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of approve

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Manchin raised eyebrows by endorsing Collins against Democrat Troy Jackson, marking the second consecutive cycle Manchin has backed his former colleague.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2026
The union plans to spend several million dollars on anti-Raman ads, Noah reports, targeting her membership in the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, which recently endorsed her candidacy.

— Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of endorse

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Maris Kreizman recommends 14 nonfiction titles to look forward to in the remainder of 2026.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles on Monday voted against commuting Norman’s sentence to a lesser penalty or recommending a 90-day reprieve of execution.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of recommend

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All three of our judges commend him for his commanding presence on the dance floor, and Derek even compares him to Patrick Swayze.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026
Williams commended Lock on his preparation, which was apparent to plenty of Seattle’s players last Wednesday and long before.

— Andrew Destin, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of commend

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Especially because The Pitt had three nominees in the category — Patrick Ball, Shawn Hatosy, and Gerran Howell — with conventional wisdom favoring Ball and Hatosy.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
The Buckeyes are sixth in the odds to make the CFP, but are still strongly favored to make it at -310 on FanDuel and -290 on DraftKings.

— Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of favor

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