ROOTED (FOR) Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

rooted (for)

verb

past tense of root (for)

as in approved

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The National Capital Planning Commission approved preliminary site and building plans for the arch on July 9.

— Bart Jansen, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
If approved and financed, the first ReFirm project is expected to put Sweden on a path toward its first new nuclear generation in decades, with the first BWRX-300 unit targeted for operation in the mid-2030s.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of approved

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Members of the political organization later voted on which of these candidates would be endorsed by the group.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Many candidates endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America have defeated more moderate Democrats in primaries this campaign cycle, and the GOP has sought to capitalize on the Democrats' leftward shift as their own brand sinks in the polls.

— Garrett Downs, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of endorsed

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Humphrey recommended additional cleanup, including replacement of the Moores’ appliances and the heating and air conditioning system.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Use the security mode recommended by the manufacturer or internet provider and avoid leaving the administrator password at its default.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of recommended

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The music department, as well as Courcol’s lively directing and writing, must be commended for scenes of the brass ensemble playing and rehearsing, in a constantly dynamic interaction with dialogue.

— Caspar Salmon, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Lyne commended the Chicago actor specifically for a scene partway into the movie, when Lane’s Connie is deep into her affair but Gere’s Edward only has vague suspicions.

— Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Aug. 2026

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