verb
uproot
uhp-ROOT
verb
1
To pull a plant out of the ground, roots and all.
"The storm uprooted several trees in the park."
2
To force someone to leave a place or situation they are settled in.
"The war uprooted thousands of families from their homes."
How to Use Uproot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo pull out completely, or to forcibly remove someone from where they belong.
Common pairings
uproot a plant
uproot a family
uproot tradition
Word Forms
uprooted past tense, uprooted past tense, uproots plural, uproots singular, uproots singular
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Etymology
From up- + root, meaning to tear something up by its roots or, figuratively, by force.