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I. (verb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for
Example:
Are you siding with the defender of the title?
Synonyms:
pull; root for
Classified under:
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities
Hypernyms (to "root for" is one way to...):
side (take sides for or against)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s PP
