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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Topics related to Ma have generated millions of views on RedNote and other Chinese social media platforms, with some users rooting for him, and others lamenting about the state of sport in China.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Trump and Mamdani will be rooting for the same team on Monday night.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

That way the fans are happy, and Moreno will still have a rooting interest.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

“I don’t want the audience rooting for Max, necessarily, but I want to trick them into having sympathy for somebody they didn’t expect to have sympathy for.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

I look into Hudson’s eyes, and I know he’s not only rooting for my love, but he’s aching for the heartbreak that may be coming my way.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

rooting

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