root for

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root for

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Informal to give support to (a team or contestant) [origin unknown]

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root for - take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for; "We all rooted for the home team"; "I'm pulling for the underdog"; "Are you siding with the defender of the title?"

pull

side - take sides for or against; "Who are you widing with?"; "I"m siding against the current candidate"

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