Rooting: meaning, definitions and examples

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rooting

 

[ หˆruหtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

supporting team

Rooting refers to the act of supporting or cheering for a team or individual, particularly in the context of sports. Fans often root for their favorite teams during games, expressing their enthusiasm through cheers and chants. This behavior fosters a sense of community among supporters and can enhance the overall experience of the event. The term emphasizes emotional investment and communal spirit in the act of support.

Synonyms

cheering, encouraging, supporting

Examples of usage

  • I will be rooting for my team in the championship game.
  • Everyone in the stadium was rooting loudly for the home team.
  • She spent the afternoon rooting for her favorite player on TV.

Translations

Translations of the word "rooting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น enraizamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคกเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wurzelbildung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perakaran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะบะพั€ั–ะฝะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zakorzenianie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒซใƒผใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท enracinement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ enraizamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรถklenme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฃจํŒ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฌุฐูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ukotvenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zakorenenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ นๆค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ukoreninjenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรณtun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏะฑั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช ๆ นๆ‰Ž

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรถk salma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ enraizamiento

Etymology

The word 'rooting' comes from the early 20th-century American slang term 'root', which was a variation of 'rout' meaning to cheer or support. Initially, it was used among college sports fans, especially in the context of football. The roots of the word can be traced back to the Old French 'rute' indicating a cry or noise, evolving into the modern usage that represents fans' vocal encouragement. Over time, 'rooting' has become widely accepted in American English, extending beyond sports to include any form of support or encouragement. Today, rooting is an integral part of the sporting culture, symbolizing loyalty and community among fans.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,150, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.