rooted for
Hoped would win
To root for someone or something is to support or cheer them on, hoping for their success: We rooted for the underdog.
The phrase implies active encouragement rather than passive preference—fans root for their teams, parents root for their children.
I've been rooting for you since day one.
- championedActively supported a cause
- cheeredExpressed vocal support
- cheered onVocally supported someone's effort
- encouragedGave support and confidence
- vouchedConfirmed another's reliability
rallied behind · endorsed · sided with · advocated · defended · praised · supported · backed · hoped for · uplifted · promoted · favored · recommended · motivated · empathized · inspired · reassured · belonged