root for
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Meaning · English
To support (a favored person, team, or result).
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I'm rooting for my cousin's team.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “root for” mean?
To support (a favored person, team, or result).
Is “root for” formal or informal?
root for is generally informal.