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ROOTED

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

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There are 19 meanings of the word Rooted.

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Rooted - as an adjective satellite

Absolutely still

Example: "Frozen with horror"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
frozenstock-still

Rooted - as a verb

To grow roots; to enter the earth, as roots; to take root and begin to grow.

Example: "The cuttings are starting to root."

To prepare, oversee, or otherwise cause the rooting of cuttings

Example: "We rooted some cuttings last summer."

To be firmly fixed; to be established.

To get root or priviledged access on a computer system or mobile phone, often through bypassing some security mechanism.

Example: "I want to root my android phone so i can remove the preinstalled crapware."

To turn up or dig with the snout.

Example: "A pig roots the earth for truffles."

(by extension) to seek favour or advancement by low arts or grovelling servility; to fawn.

To rummage; to search as if by digging in soil.

Example: "Rooting about in a junk-filled drawer"

To root out; to abolish.

To have sexual intercourse.

(with "for" or "on") to cheer (on); to show support (for) and hope for the success of. (see root for.)

Example: "I'm rooting for you, don't let me down!"

Rooted - as an adjective

Having roots, or certain type of roots.

Example: "Deep-rooted"

Fixed in one position; immobile; unable to move.

Example: "She stayed rooted in place."

Ingrained, as through repeated use; entrenched; habitual or instinctive.

(usually with "in") having a basic or fundamental connection (to a thing); based, originating (from).

(of a tree or graph) having a root.

In trouble or in strife, screwed.

Example: "I am absolutely rooted if ferris finds out about this"

Broken, damaged, non-functional.

Example: "I'm going to have to call a mechanic, my car's rooted."

Having a root (superuser) account that has been compromised.

Example Sentences

"She has a rooted belief in the power of meditation."
"The old oak tree has deep and firmly rooted branches."
"Their friendship is rooted in mutual respect and trust."
"The team's success is deeply rooted in their strong work ethic."
"The tradition of celebrating Christmas is deeply rooted in many cultures."
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Word Game Points

Is ROOTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rooted is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ROOTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is ROOTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rooted is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ROOTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is ROOTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rooted is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ROOTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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