Further
Further verb - To help the growth or development of.
Root for and further are semantically related In some cases you can use "Root for" instead a verb "Further".
Nearby Words: furthered, furthering
Root for
Root for verb - Take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for.
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
-
Which character the reader is supposed to root for varies from story to story, but it's often the tough kid, further perpetuating the stereotype.
Source: Sensitive Guy and Manly Man
Cite this Source
Root for and Further. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/further/root_for
Further & Root for. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/further/root_for>.
Root for or Further. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/further/root_for.
Google Ngram Viewer shows how "further" and "root for" have occurred on timeline