Synonyms for

Rooted

Verb / ˈru:tʌd / / ˈru:tɪd / Another word for rooted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having roots or firmly established

Synonyms & similar words

settle rootle steadydown rout takeroot stockstill frozen settledown root anchored grounded set settled stable steadfast stuck attached fixed implanted ingrained installed planted secure solid stationary unmoving root-bound deep-rooted

Synonyms by register

Formal

established ingrained firmly fixed embedded

Informal

stuck planted tied down

Literary

fastened grounded deep-seated

Antonyms

unanchored free unsettled nomadic wandering transient uprooted

Common collocations

  • deeply rooted
  • firmly rooted
  • well rooted
  • rooted in
  • rooted to the spot
  • rooted in history
  • rooted in tradition

Word family

noun root
verb root
adjective rooted
adverb rootedly

Usage note

Often used figuratively to describe a strong connection to a place, idea, or tradition. Can also mean fixed in place, like a plant.

Example sentences

  1. The plant is well-rooted in the soil.
  2. The tree's roots are deeply rooted in the ground.
  3. The team is rooted in tradition and history.
  4. My family is rooted in this town.
  5. The company is rooted in the local community.

Quotes

  • “The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.” – Aristotle
  • “The love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies.” – Gertrude Jekyll
  • “Plant seeds of happiness, hope, success, and love; it will all come back to you in abundance. This is the law of nature.” – Steve Maraboli

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