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rooting

noun
1
The process of a plant or cutting growing roots.
"Rooting takes about two weeks for most houseplant cuttings."
2
The act of supporting or cheering for someone.
"Thanks for all the rooting — we really felt the support tonight."

How to Use Rooting

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In plain EnglishEither plants growing roots, or cheering someone on, depending on context.

Common pairings
rooting for you rooting hormone

Word Forms

rootings plural

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_____ takes about two weeks for most houseplant cuttings.

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