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rooted (for)

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past tense of root (for)

Synonyms & Antonyms of rooted (for)

as in supported, approved

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for rooted (for)

approved,
commended,
endorsed
(also indorsed),
favored,
recommended,
supported

ballyhooed

celebrated,
emblazoned,
eulogized,
extolled,
glorified,
magnified,
sang
(or sung)

bravoed,
clapped
(also clapt),
rose (to)

adulated,
belauded,
flattered,
overpraised

acclaimed,
accredited,
applauded,
cheered,
cracked up,
hailed,
lauded,
praised,
saluted,
touted

deified,
idolized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for rooted (for)

knocked,
panned,
slammed

belittled,
discommended,
disparaged,
put down

blamed,
censured,
reprehended,
reprobated

admonished,
chid
(or chided),
criticized,
rebuked,
reprimanded,
reproached,
reproved

castigated,
excoriated,
keelhauled,
lambasted,
skewered,
slagged
[chiefly British],
vilified

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