Conjugation

Root for

soutenir

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: for

    Only root changes; for stays the same: rooted for, rooted for.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't root for, he doesn't root for.

    1. I / you / we / they root for
    2. he / she / it roots for

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am rooting for
    2. you / we / they are rooting for
    3. he / she / it is rooting for

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't root for.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they rooted for

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to root for
    2. you / we / they are going to root for
    3. he / she / it is going to root for

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't root for.

    1. (you) root for
    2. let's root for