Root and Root for

Root

Root verb - To set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter.

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

Nearby Words: rooted, rootless, rooter, rooting, rootlet

Root for

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

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