UPROOT Meaning and
Definition
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Uproot is a verb that can be defined as the act of pulling or removing a plant, particularly its roots, from the ground. This process often involves digging, pulling, or cutting the roots to completely detach the plant from the soil. Uprooting is typically undertaken when one wants to remove a plant or tree entirely, either to clear space for something else or because it is unwanted or no longer beneficial.
However, uproot is not limited to its literal sense of removing plants from the ground. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the process of displacing or dislodging something or someone from a familiar or established position. In this context, uproot refers to the act of removing or shifting someone or something from a settled environment, habit, or way of life. It implies a disruptive or unsettling nature, often involving significant changes or alterations.
Additionally, uproot can be used to describe the act of eliminating long-standing or deeply entrenched beliefs, traditions, or systems. It signifies the eradication or removal of deeply rooted concepts, practices, or structures that were previously considered fundamental or integral.
Overall, uproot refers to the physical or metaphorical removal, displacement, or eradication of something from its original place or state, often involving significant disruption or change.
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To tear up by the roots; to destroy utterly.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for UPROOT
Etymology of UPROOT
The word "uproot" can be traced back to Old English. It is a combination of the prefix "up-" which means "from a lower to a higher position" and the root word "root", which refers to the underground part of a plant that absorbs nutrients and provides stability. The word signifies the action of forcefully removing or dislodging a plant from the ground by pulling out its roots, hence giving rise to the modern meaning of uprooting something or someone from a settled or familiar place.
Idioms with the word UPROOT
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uproot from sm place
The idiom "uproot from sm place" refers to the act of forcibly or abruptly leaving or removing someone or something from a familiar or established environment, such as a home, community, or workplace. It often implies a sense of disruption, displacement, or dislocation caused by significant changes or unforeseen circumstances.
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uproot sth from sm place
The idiom "uproot something from some place" means to remove or displace something, often forcefully or abruptly, from its current position or location. It can refer to physically extracting or removing something, such as a plant from the ground, or metaphorically, like displacing a person from their home or disrupting an established system or organization.
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uproot sm from
The idiom "uproot someone or something from" means to forcibly remove or displace someone or something from their established or familiar environment or situation. It implies a sudden and significant change or disruption to one's life or circumstances.
Similar spelling word for UPROOT
Conjugate verb Uproot
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