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Vocabulary Entry
uproot
|verb • verb
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verb
To remove a plant from the ground by pulling it up by the roots.
Example Sentences
"He had to uproot the weeds before planting new flowers."
"The storm uprooted several trees in the park."
"She decided to uproot the old bushes to make way for a new garden."
V
verb
To remove or eliminate something completely.
Example Sentences
"They aimed to uproot corruption from the government."
"Her plan was to uproot the negative influences in her life."
"The initiative seeks to uproot poverty in the community."