enroot

/ɛnˈruːt/

Definitions

1. verb

to settle or establish something firmly, especially in a particular place or community.

“The family decided to enroot themselves in the neighborhood by participating in local events.”

2. noun

the process of establishing a new root or roots, especially in a plant.

“The gardener was concerned with the enroot of the newly planted tree.”

Synonyms

  • establish
  • settle

Antonyms

  • remove
  • uproot