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  root2 Root, Elihu  
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   The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition.  2000.
 
root3
 
PRONUNCIATION:  rt, rt
INTRANSITIVE VERB:Inflected forms: root·ed, root·ing, roots
1. To give audible encouragement or applause to a contestant or team; cheer. See synonyms at applaud. 2. To lend support to someone or something.
ETYMOLOGY:Possibly alteration of rout3.
OTHER FORMS:rooter —NOUN
 
 
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