uproot
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B2
/ʌpˈruːt/
remove from roots
Etymology
Etymology Information
'uproot' originates from Middle English, combining 'up' and 'root', where 'root' meant 'the part of a plant that attaches it to the ground'.
Historical Evolution
'uproot' changed from the Middle English word 'uprooten' and eventually became the modern English word 'uproot'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to pull out by the roots', but over time it evolved to include the metaphorical sense of 'removing someone from their home'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to pull a plant, tree, or shrub out of the ground, including its roots.
The gardener uprooted the weeds from the flower bed.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40