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

Getty One of the Hard Rock's staying powers comes from making that familiarity feel rooted in the destination. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 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

It’s been my privilege to learn, from scholars and thinkers and writers far more deeply rooted than myself in the American west, about its realities and relentless contradictions. — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026

His visual style is simultaneously very contemporary but also deeply rooted in that old tradition — so there is something extremely fresh about it. — Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 9 Aug. 2026

But for many fans, the most memorable summer tennis moments will stay rooted in Cincinnati. — Hanlon Walsh, Midwest Living, 6 Aug. 2026

Verb

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

After it is rooted into the native soil, water the sod deeply and less frequently. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026