rooted
Americanadjective
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having roots
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deeply felt
rooted objections
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slang tired or defeated
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taboo an exclamation of contemptuous anger or annoyance, esp against another person
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of rooted
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English roted; see root 1, -ed 2, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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I am a lifetime resident of Los Angeles and my family has always rooted for the Dodgers.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2026
Messi's genius has always been rooted in improvisation.
From BBC • Jul. 11, 2026
Europe used to have a grand idea of itself rooted in Christianity, the social bonds of feudalism and the long afterglow of the Roman Empire.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
According to the researchers, these deeply rooted mental models can persist because they reduce uncertainty, even if they also distort how reality is perceived.
From Science Daily • Jul. 1, 2026
We peeled off the worst of our wet clothes and rooted for dry ones in our packs, but even stuff from deep in the pack felt damp.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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