Choose and Root for

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Choose verb - To decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities.

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Root for and choose are semantically related In some cases you can use "Root for" instead a verb "Choose".

Nearby Words: choosy, choosing, choosey, chooser

Root for verb - Take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for.

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Choose and root for are semantically related in prefer topic. Sometimes you can use "Choose" instead a verb "Root for".

Although this becomes a case of Fridge Logic when you consider how often Yami, Yugi, Joey, and various other characters we're supposed to root for are forced/choose to play defensively at times.

Source: Dirty Coward
I always root for the underdog, or choose off-kilter things as my favourites.

Source: Darth Wiki / Mr Brownstone

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