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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Perhaps that’s why he’s confident enough to be rooting for anarchy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

You might have been rooting for J.D. from Hillbilly Elegy, happy that religion had provided him with the comfort and stability he never got in his childhood.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026

Ferdowsi said he was excited to be surrounded by thousands rooting for the Iran team.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

I even got swept up in rooting for the Knicks these past few weeks.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

After Knighthood changed hands, a rumor began circulating that someone from the horse’s erstwhile rooting section had placed a curse on him.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

rooting

Example Sentences

Related Words