root
verb /ro͞ot/ /ro͝ot/
rooted, past participle; rooted, past tense; rooting, present participle; roots, 3rd person singular present
Cause (a plant or cutting) to grow roots
- root your own cuttings from stock plants
(of a plant or cutting) Establish roots
- large trees had rooted in the canal bank
Establish deeply and firmly
- vegetarianism is rooted in Indian culture
Have as an origin or cause
- the Latin dubitare is rooted in an Indo-European word
Cause (someone) to stand immobile through fear or amazement
- she found herself rooted to the spot in disbelief