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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Reduced tillage or no-till was used by 91 percent of participating growers; 56 percent planted cover crops.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
And so the fungi then take up these nutrients and move them through these vast networks and feed them to plant roots.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026

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In contrast, peregrine falcons that breed in Alaska migrate almost directly south, dispersing across the Americas to wintering grounds that extend as far as southern South America.

— Amy L. Scarpignato, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026
Co-founder Fabian Hedin says Lovable wants to breed unicorns, especially from the minds of entrepreneurs who’ve never learned a programming language.

— Martin Cizmar, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

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Trump was able to waive the sanctions through a safety valve provision embedded in the legislation.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
Hujar is unsure of his prospects, curious where his talent and ambition might lead, embedded in a community that may or may not take him there.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

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enrolls (in)

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enrooted

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