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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But the seeds are planted quickly for weightier themes to be explored later.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
Just south of Champaign along I-57, IDOT removed invasive autumn olive shrubs and planted purple coneflower, bee balm and milkweed.

— Susan DeGrane, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of plant

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Avalo, which uses AI to naturally breed cotton that can adapt in the region it’s grown, then ships each order.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Research suggests that breeding for higher genetic merit has improved the amount of milk produced.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026

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The Key Hours Onza, Prime Video A TV crew embeds with an elite Spanish Guardia Civil investigative unit, accessing real operations involving money laundering, smuggling, violent crime and fugitives.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
What started as a niche joke online a couple of years ago has now become embedded into pop culture as celebrities like Rachel Zegler and Charli XCX posted in appreciation of Bald Ann Dowd.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of embed

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Everyone from the guides to the dining staff have come to know the area well over the years of preparation to open—and deeply love the animals and scenery that lodges like this one aim to protect.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Following an October 2025 weapon charge, ICE lodged a detainer against Bautista, but local officials declined the request under New York City's sanctuary policies.

— Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

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enrolls (in)

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