ROOT (FOR) Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

root (for)

verb

Definition of root (for)

as in to rise (to)

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Because the veteran lawmaker knew whom to call, Kifowit was able to cut through the red tape in about a day and a half and get the surgery approved.

— Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
The council also approved a 25% increase for the county executive, from $192,000 to $240,000.

— Natalie Jones, Baltimore Sun, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of approve

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Just days after it was reported that her DSA-LA endorsement might be rescinded, Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, a Democrat who was once served as the vice president of her college’s Republican club, endorsed Raman’s candidacy.

— Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 26 Oct. 2026
Former baseball star Mark Teixeira, who is running for Congress in Texas, endorsed the Republican candidate challenging New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of endorse

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By allowing as few as eight of 12 jurors to recommend it in Florida, the Legislature created the nation’s easiest path to execution.

— Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
Staff recommended exploring other tower top shapes to create a stronger, more dramatic design.

— Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of recommend

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Robertson commends Bowick’s candor across her two interviews, the first of which spanned two days of filming.

— Hunter Ingram, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026
That would certainly explain her kinship with Sander Lak, an equally eccentric colorist who commended Miller for her longevity in the industry and for remaining faithful to her customers.

— Ari Stark, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of commend

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Polls broadly show Democrats favored in the national popular vote for the House, and competitive in a series of red-state Senate races that will decide control of the upper chamber.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
And Republicans favor tax cuts for the wealthiest, while supporting tariffs that are clobbering many families.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of favor

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