Synonyms of rooted

rooted 1 of 2

adjective

as in deep

firmly established over time

a popular, rooted misconception that has proved very resistant to correction

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deep
• inherent
• entrenched
• confirmed
• settled
• deep-rooted
• deep-seated
• lifelong
• hard-core
• inveterate
• intrinsic
• persistent
• fixed
• bred-in-the-bone
• embedded
• persisting
• frozen
• ingrained
• immutable
• chronic
• implanted
• unchangeable
• natural
• unalterable
• innate
• integral
• set
• enduring
• typical
• instilled
• inbred
• inculcated
• abiding
• firm
• inborn
• accustomed
• habitual
• usual
• customary
• hard-and-fast
• hard
• irradicable
• regular

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• temporary
• transient
• brief
• ephemeral
• provisional
• short-term
• momentary
• fleeting
• interim
• short-lived
• impermanent

rooted

2 of 2

verb

past tense of root

as in embedded

to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter

rooted the post securely in the dirt

Synonyms & Similar Words

• embedded
• lodged
• entrenched
• ingrained
• implanted
• impacted
• placed
• enrooted
• put
• bedded
• fixed
• established
• imbued
• stuck
• infused
• instilled
• beat (into)
• drove (into)
• settled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rooted (out)
• eliminated
• uprooted
• dislodged
• removed
• eradicated
• expelled
• disconnected
• ejected
• detached
• disengaged

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rooted

Adjective

And this convergence underscores how their varied yet deeply rooted commitments to values of equality and fairness helped shift and shape society for the better. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026

Vandell, as a bar, achieves the same qualities as our best ambitious, rooted restaurants. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

So far, even the secretary’s Make America Healthy Again movement — which emphasizes poor diet as a main driver of chronic disease — has done little to assuage dietitians’ deeply rooted troubles. — Lauren Chan, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026

Even today Guadalajara's most forward-looking designers continue to experiment with these deeply rooted tropes, from the lyrical modulation of their city's radiant light to the proud application of local oficios. — Michael Snyder, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Aug. 2026

But at this point, expectations for how much of an impact AI will have on individual companies doesn’t seem rooted in how much progress has been made in implementing it. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

According to the National Library of Medicine and PubMed Central, wellness practices in the Dominican Republic, like those found across many Caribbean islands, are deeply rooted in the plants and natural resources that surround them. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

With its towers and waterfront location, there are some similarities to this trip’s starting point, Toronto, but Vancouver is slower in pace and more rooted in its nature-rich setting. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026

These relationships are all rooted in banter and talking over each other, which can start to sound very same-y and homogeneous. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026

Verb

The veteran Premier League title-winner will join fellow former England international Kyle Walker at Turf Moor, with Burnley currently rooted to the foot of the Championship after failing to win any of their opening five games of this term. — Andy Jones, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

After three or four weeks, a gentle tug on the stem should meet resistance, indicating that the cutting has rooted. — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026

The Quilceda Creek vineyards are also non-grafted and own-rooted, which Golitzin believes enables each clone to express its character more directly. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026

Their ambition rooted from high school stardom is to land a scholarship at a four-year program, which is easier said than done, given the amount of players across the country scrambling for such chances. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026

But cheating on non-cyber tests suggested that the misbehavior might be rooted more deeply, said Jeffrey Ladish, whose organization, Palisade Research, studies the capabilities and motivations of AI agents. — Reuters, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026

This is the heart of Franconia, where traditions—especially culinary ones, including pork dishes, potato dumplings, and sausages—remain deeply rooted. — Sofia Markovich, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026

When well rooted grow the new plants in a full sun location for best production. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 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, 19 Aug. 2026