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root vs take root

take root vs root

root is a noun but take root is not a noun.

root and take root both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
root Yes No Yes No
take root No No Yes No
As verbs, root and take root are synonyms defined as:
  • root and take root: become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style
Other synonyms of root include settle, settle down, steady down.
root (noun) take root (noun)
the embedded part of a bodily structure such as a tooth, nail, or hair
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes
the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
a number that, when multiplied by itself some number of times, equals a given number
root (verb) take root (verb)
take root and begin to grow become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style
cause to take roots
become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style
dig with the snout
plant by the roots
cheer for
come into existence, originate
Difference between root and take root

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