Rooting: meaning, definitions and examples
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rooting
[ หruหtษชล ]
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:
๐ต๐น enraizamento
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคกเคผเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Wurzelbildung
๐ฎ๐ฉ perakaran
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะบะพััะฝะตะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ zakorzenianie
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใผใใฃใณใฐ
๐ซ๐ท enracinement
๐ช๐ธ enraizamiento
๐น๐ท kรถklenme
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฃจํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุฌุฐูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ ukotvenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ zakorenenie
๐จ๐ณ ๆ นๆค
๐ธ๐ฎ ukoreninjenje
๐ฎ๐ธ rรณtun
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฏะฑัั
๐ฌ๐ช ๆ นๆ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kรถk salma
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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