Root Noun Synonyms
rootle, forage, dig, pry, nose, poke, ferret, burrow, rummage, delve, search, ransack
Harvey has been rooting about in the garage looking for his tennis racket.
plant, set, establish, found, fix, settle, embed or imbed, entrench, anchor
The cuttings failed to grow because they were not properly rooted. Hilary's fear of heights is rooted in a childhood fall from a tree.
base, basis, foundation, source, seat, cause, fountain-head, origin, fount, well-spring
Love of money is the root of all evil.
Root Verb Synonyms
rootstock, rootstalk, tap root, rootlet, tuber, radix, radicle, radicel, rhizome, rhizomorph
When transplanting seedlings, special care should be taken not to damage the roots.
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Science / Biology / Root Hairs: Extensions of the root epidermis that increase the roots ability to absorb water. MORE
Science / Biology / Tap Root: A primary root that grows vertically downward and gives off small lateral roots; occurs in dicots. Root system in plants characterized by one root longer than the other roots. Example: carrot. MORE
Technology / Computers / Rootkit: A set of programs used by hackers to gain access to information contained in your operating system and can even mask its presence. The program can also be used to access computers within a network. Us MORE
Science / Biology / Primary Root: The first root formed by a plant. MORE
Science / Biology / Fibrous Root: A root system found in monocots in which branches develop from the adventitious roots, forming a system in which all roots are about the same size and length. MORE
Business / Real Estate / Root Of The Title: The original grant (or root) of the title. MORE