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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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I decided that, just this once, I was rooting for evil to win — mainly because I liked their energy more.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

We're just really excited and rooting for all of us and each other.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The third invitation she accepted was also sports-related: throwing out the ceremonial pitch at a Red Sox game—despite the fact that she grew up rooting for the Yankees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

The industry said it supports rooting out suspected fraud and negligence.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

"It's amazing how much red tape gets cut when everyone's rooting for one man to survive."

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir