Definitions

rooting

[roo-ting, root-ing] / ˈru tɪŋ, ˈrʊt ɪŋ /

NOUN

applause

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acclaim accolade kudos ovation praise standing ovation

STRONG

acclamation approbation cheering cheers commendation hand hurrahs plaudits round

WEAK

big hand bring down the house eulogizing hand-clapping laudation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blame criticism

STRONG

disapproval

WEAK

silence

NOUN

naturalization

Synonyms

STRONG

acclimatization acculturation conditioning habituation nationalization

WEAK

accustoming adapting

NOUN

plaudits

Synonyms

STRONG

acclaim acclamation accolade cheering cheers clapping commendation hand hurrahs kudos ovation praise raves

WEAK

big hand laudation stamping standing ovation

Antonyms

STRONG

blame censure criticism disapproval silence

Example Sentences

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"He thought we won. He's been rooting for Mexico - and for his community."

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

"When England played Ghana, I was rooting for Ghana because Africa is in my heart," she said.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2026

Ms. Dierksheide and Mr. Guyatt review Jefferson’s anxieties and plans with the sternness of auditors rooting out unauthorized deductions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

I live in Spain, but I’m rooting for Paraguay.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

I look to Fiona for support, and she jumps in with “Absolutely not! She was rooting for Annie.”

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen

rooting

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