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root something in something

to start a plant growing roots in something. I tried to root the plants in sand, but they died. You have to root this kind of tree in very rich soil.

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root in

v.

1. To cause something, as a plant, to grow roots in something: The gardener rooted the plant in good soil.

2. To have something as a primary source or origin. Used in the passive: Homelessness is very often rooted in poverty. The word "tantalize" is rooted in Greek mythology.

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