ROOT FOR

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

Take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for

Example:

Are you siding with the defender of the title?

Synonyms:

pull; root for

Classified under:

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities

Hypernyms (to "root for" is one way to...):

side (take sides for or against)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s PP