ENROOT Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

enroot

verb

in-ˈrüt

Definition of enroot

as in to plant

to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set everyone remembers that special teacher who enrooted within them a love of learning

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as in to root

to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter a deeply enrooted tradition of respect for the elderly

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By allowing wings like Kayla Thornton, Salaun and Kaila Charles to plant themselves on the baseline right outside of the paint, the driving lanes that Chicago enjoyed early were suddenly closed up.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
Everyone has their own terrace, prettily planted with bougainvillaea and hibiscus, with a barbecue, sun beds, and hot tub or swimming pool.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of plant

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Rather than directly incorporating Afro-Indigenous healing traditions into its treatments, Eden Roc’s approach is to root wellness in the natural landscape of the Dominican Republic.

— Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Smith’s commitment to protecting people was rooted partly in his military service, according to his longtime partner, Lisa Haney.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of root

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Focusing on relevance means embedding inclusive practices directly into hiring criteria, project assignments, promotion pipelines, and performance reviews.

— Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
In doing so, NYCG can create a paradigm-shifting model, providing a blueprint for how FAM could be embedded within future grocery stores and replicated nationwide.

— Marian Flaxman, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of embed

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Does a frontline soldier trapped with poor comms in a dugout have enough time to study the choices and lodge a vote?

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Castro, 52, is accused of firing a gun through the front door of a Minneapolis home, striking Sosa-Celis in the leg with a bullet that lodged in a child’s bedroom wall.

— MARK VANCLEAVE, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

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enrolls (in)

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