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root out

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb root out has 1 sense
  1. uproot, extirpate, deracinate, root out - pull up by or as if by the roots; "uproot the vine that has spread all over the garden"
    --1 is one way to move, displace
    Sample sentences:
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    Something ----s something

Definitions from the Web

Term: Root Out

Description

The term "root out" is a phrasal verb that means to search for and eliminate something completely, often referring to finding and getting rid of hidden or deeply ingrained problems, issues, or undesirable elements.

Senses/Usages:

Sense 1:

Definition: To search and remove something or someone completely.

Example: The police were determined to root out the drug dealers from the neighborhood.

Example: It took the team weeks to root out the source of the computer virus.

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Sense 2:

Definition: To eradicate or eliminate a deeply embedded problem or issue.

Example: The government has launched a campaign to root out corruption in the country.

Example: We need to root out the underlying causes of poverty to bring about significant change.

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Sense 3:

Definition: To discover and remove hidden or hard-to-find objects or information.

Example: The treasure hunter is determined to root out the long-lost artifacts.

Example: It took years of research to root out all the details for the historical biography.

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