root for

Idioms

Cheer on, give moral support to, as in The fans were out rooting for their team, or I've been rooting for you to get that promotion. This expression may come from the British verb rout, which is used of cattle and means “bellow.” [Late 1800s]

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However, Mr. Starritt keeps his leads center stage and ensures that throughout their professional trials and personal ordeals they remain captivating presences and sympathetic enough to root for.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

Thus far in the series, Rhaenyra has been easy to root for.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026

The word “credit” traces back to the Latin root for “to believe.”

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 9, 2026

"They're likable, they're easy to love, they're easy to root for," said superfan Anthony Donahue.

From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026

There’s a small section of Irish who’ve come to root for Erin.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick

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