ROOTS (FOR) Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

roots (for)

verb

present tense third-person singular of root (for)

as in rises (to)

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If the city approves the sale, this would be the second deal Griffin has reached to remove an important historic building from the Brickell neighborhood.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
People still decide which customer takes priority, who approves the purchase and when an override is justified.

— Robert Kramer, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of approves

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There can be a viable claim when that unauthorized use leads consumers to believe the athlete endorses the business’s product or service.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026
The court’s 6-3 decision in Slaughter also effectively endorses the unitary executive theory, thereby greatly expanding the power of the president.

— Graham G. Dodds, The Conversation, 30 June 2026

Definition of endorses

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Orduno also recommends starting with small strokes and letting the liner dry completely before layering or touching the area to prevent smudging.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
Cornerstone recommends a roadmap of where the organization wants to be, ensuring that the projects to be completed in the upcoming year align with this goal.

— Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of recommends

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Most commonly, Apple has held its keynote exactly eight days after Labor Day, in 2013, 2014, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023 and 2025, because the company favors a Tuesday event.

— David Phelan, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Feely favors the technology, arguing that AI data centers can benefit local communities and emphasizing their importance to national security.

— Terry Collins, USA Today, 20 July 2026

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