uproot
uproot
Definition
up·root (up ro̵̅o̅t′)
transitive verb
- to tear up by the roots
- to destroy or remove utterly; eradicate
- to remove or force from home or native land
uproot
Synonyms
uproot
v.
uproot
Usage Examples
Object
- stump: Here, uprooted tree stumps are arranged to form a natural sculpture that provides a safe haven for woodland plants and wildlife.
- weed: No sooner have you uprooted a weed than it grows back!
- tree: It is like a great uprooted tree with its roots in the air.
- plant: Our children are like uprooted plants struggling to survive in a pot " .
- family: Who is this evil man who uproots whole families at will?
Subject
Preposition: over
- tree: The storm swamped 23,000 hectares of crops, and uprooted over 28,000 cashew trees.
Modifying Another Word
- easily: Hoe or hand pull before flowering, easily uprooted.
- completely: He added that if all went well, by 2005, polio would be completely uprooted from the country.
- intentionally: It is an offense for any unauthorized person to intentionally uproot any wild plant.
- again: They have lived there ever since, until 27th June when they had to again uproot themselves.
- all: Unfortunately Queen Anne, who hated yew, had it all uprooted and redesigned the garden.
Present participle complement
- self-defeat: Drop such that but often are or if none to uproot self-defeating.
Preposition: of
- tree: Apart from the uprooting of a tree no material damage was done.
- plant: Care should be taken to ensure the mower blades are sharp to avoid any uprooting of plants.
- people: This has led to the destruction of nature and people's economy, and massive uprooting of people to clear the way for development.
Preposition: by
- hand: It is easily uprooted by hand or by hoeing, remove the debris if flowers and seed-pods are present.
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