root
//ruːt//
Noun
The part of a plant that grows underground and absorbs water and nutrients from the soil.
The roots of the tree grow deep into the ground.
The basic cause, source, or origin of something.
Money is the root of many problems.
The embedded part of a bodily organ or structure such as a hair or tooth.
The dentist examined the root of my tooth.
A number which, when multiplied by itself a specified number of times, produces a given number.
The square root of 16 is 4.
The base form of a word from which other words are derived.
The word 'unhappy' is formed from the root 'happy'.
Verb
To cause a plant to develop roots and begin to grow.
She rooted the cuttings in water before planting them in soil.
To establish deeply and firmly.
The tradition is deeply rooted in our culture.
To search or rummage through something.
She rooted through her bag looking for her keys.
To support or cheer for someone or something.
We're all rooting for you to win the competition.