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Meaning of roots out
The primary meaning of "roots out" is to find and remove something, often something unwanted or unpleasant.
Etymology of roots out
The phrase "roots out" is derived from the Old English word "wrot", which means "root", and the Old English word "ūtian", which means "to put out" or "to remove"
Historically, the phrase was used to describe the physical act of removing a plant or weed from the ground by its roots
Over time, the phrase has evolved to include figurative meanings, such as discovering and eliminating the source of a problem
Synonyms
discovers
uncovers
exposes
reveals
detects
finds
identifies
unearths
digs up
brings to light
lays bare
unfolds
unmasks
unveils
discloses
betrays
confesses
admits
acknowledges
owns up
comes clean
tells all
lets out
spills the beans
gives away
blows the whistle
tips off
informs
reports
announces
publishes
broadcasts
leaks
lets slip
lets cat out of bag
Definitions
- To find and remove something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant
- * To discover and eliminate the source of a problem
- * To search for and get rid of something, such as a weed or an unwanted plant
Usage Examples
- The detective was able to root out the source of the leak and plug it
- * The new policy aims to root out corruption and nepotism in the company
- * The gardener worked tirelessly to root out the weeds and restore the garden to its former beauty
Antonyms
conceals
hides
covers
disguises
masks
camouflages
protects
preserves
retains
keeps
saves
spares
overlooks
ignores
disregards
neglects
omits
forgets
loses
misplaces
destroys
eradicates
annihilates
abolishes