ROOTS (FOR) Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

roots (for)

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present tense third-person singular of root (for)

as in rises (to)

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Before the agent begins, the user sees and approves that structured version.

— Aashis Luitel, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026
Under the plea agreement, Eslick would avoid prison and be placed on probation if a judge approves the deal.

— Perry Vandell, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of approves

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The Sentinel endorses Wes Hodge, Mike Scott and Victor Torres for seats on the Orange County Commission.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026
Coverage settled quickly into a familiar shape, in which a marquee customer endorses the product and the supplier's shares go up.

— Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of endorses

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PeruVenezuelaBrazilColombiaChile 5 of 11 Trump signed an executive order that recommends immunizing children against 11 diseases.

— New York Times, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
However, guidance from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends an enhanced dose vaccine for adults 65 and older.

— Elise Haulund, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of recommends

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Maynard also commends the company for its presentation of the result, in light of AI’s tendency to copy humans’ mathematical results and present them as its own ideas.

— Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026
In all, the review from animal welfare consulting firm Team Shelter USA commends the department’s medical and surgical care, low euthanasia rates, foster program and enrichment facilities for animals at the Carlsbad shelter.

— Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of commends

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The fact that the stock market favors the bulls more often than bears is the very premise of the investment industry.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
New research indicates Wall Street's hiring heavily favors Ivy League athletes, with a former teammate at a firm increasing an athlete's hiring probability by nearly 194%.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

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