Root for Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹut/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
ROOT for
ɹˈuːt/ /fˈɔː
ROOT faw
Definition
To show support for someone or something, usually because you want them to succeed, win, or do well.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, most often used in sports but also in competitions or personal goals. Not literal—does not refer to roots. Used as 'root for someone/something'. In UK English, 'cheer for' is more common.
Spanish: animar - apoyarPortuguese (BR): torcer por - apoiarPortuguese (PT): torcer por - apoiarChinese (Simplified): 支持 - 为...加油Chinese (Traditional): 支持 - 為...加油Hindi: उत्साहवर्धन करना - समर्थन करनाArabic: يشجع - يدعمBengali: সমর্থন করা - উৎসাহ দেওয়াRussian: болеть за - поддерживатьJapanese: 応援するVietnamese: cổ vũ cho - ủng hộKorean: 응원하다Turkish: desteklemek - tezahürat yapmakUrdu: حوصلہ افزائی کرنا - حمایت کرناIndonesian: mendukung - menyemangati
Example Sentences
I always root for my brother at his soccer games.
basic
Who do you root for in this competition?
basic
Let's all root for our team tonight!
basic
I'm really rooting for you to get that job.
natural
Even if they’re the underdogs, I still root for them.
natural
Everyone at the office is rooting for her to win the contest.
natural