roots (for)

verb

present tense third-person singular of root (for)
as in rises (to)

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  1. approves
  2. endorses
  3. recommends
  4. commends
  5. favors
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  • During a simulation, teams should practice who approves messaging, who communicates with stakeholders and how information is shared.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Even the Black Queen of doing nothing finally approves a tactical response to the hostage situation in Tumbleton.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 27 July 2026
Definition of approves
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  • Lucy McBath endorses Everton Blair in next week’s special election for Congress.
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of endorses
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  • The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children shouldn't consume any caffeine.
    — Alex Sundby, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • Before moving in, talk about money The Gottman Institute recommends that couples talk openly about income, debt and spending habits before combining households.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of recommends
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  • Lewis recognizes the parallels, and commends Antosca’s clever nods.
    — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The article commends their networking efforts but offers three strategies for better success.
    — Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of commends
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  • Where OpenAI wants federal law to override the states, Anthropic favors preserving state AI laws unless Congress passes something at least as strong, framing preemption as a floor to build on rather than a ceiling to impose.
    — Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • An influential trade group that favors the importation of refined products is leading the charge, in a move that would undermine Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote, who says his 650,000 barrels-a-day refinery can meet Nigeria’s energy needs.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of favors
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