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Vocabulary Entry
rooting
|verb • noun
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V
verb
The present participle of 'root', meaning to establish roots or to dig or burrow for something.
Example Sentences
"The gardener is rooting the new plants in the soil."
"They are rooting for their favorite team in the championship."
"The child was rooting around in the backyard for treasure."
N
noun
The action of rooting or the process of forming roots; also refers to a strong support or encouragement.
Example Sentences
"The rooting of the seedlings took longer than expected."
"The team's rooting gave them the confidence to win."
"He received a lot of rooting from his family during the competition."