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’m also rooting for Colombian Carlos-Manuel Vesga of ‘Pluribus,’ who conveyed big feelings through a character who barely spoke.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

By the same token, there’s not much rooting them in this version of religion.

From Salon • May 4, 2026

"I will come back to Tokyo to fight for you again. Keep rooting for me."

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Cambodia’s information ministry said the government was committed to rooting out transnational criminal networks operating from within its borders, but declined to comment on the sanctions against Kok An.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

“But, since it’s already been done, I also want you to know that I’ll be rooting for you.”

From "Stone Fox" by John Reynolds Gardiner

rooting

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