root
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- (countable) A root is a part of a tree or plant that is under the ground.
- The tree was supported by strong roots.
- (countable) A root is the important part or the beginning part of something.
Verb[change]
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- (transitive) To root is to give or enable to something to develop roots; to fix or implant by or as if by roots
- (transitive) To root is to remove altogether by or as if by pulling out by the roots – usually used with out
- The school authorities will root out the troublemakers.
- (intransitive) To root is to grow roots or take root.
- Dandelions took root in my flowerbeds.
- (intransitive) To root is to have an origin or base.
- The love of money has its roots in greed.