rooted

• Describe algo firmemente establecido o fijado en un lugar, situación o creencia, como si tuviera raíces profundas.

Describes something that is firmly established or fixed in a particular place, situation, or belief.

1. Firmly establishedB2formal

   Having a strong foundation or basis; deeply ingrained.

   arraigado, firmemente establecido

   • Her beliefs are deeply rooted in her culture.
   • The tradition is rooted in centuries of history.
   • His fear of heights is rooted in a childhood accident.

   Sinónimosdeep-rooteddeep-seatedentrenchedestablishedfirmfixedingrainedsecurestable

   Antónimosbaselessgroundlessshallowsuperficialunfounded

2. Fixed in placeB1informal

   Unable or unwilling to move from a particular position.

   Fijo en un lugar

   • He stood rooted to the spot in shock.
   • She was rooted to her chair, unable to leave.
   • The crowd was rooted in place, watching the performance.

   Sinónimosentrenchedfixedimmovablemotionlessplantedstaticstationarystuck

   Antónimositinerantmigratorymobilemovingperipatetictransientunfixedunsettledwandering

• Verbo que se refiere a la acción de echar raíces o arraigarse una planta, y también a la de apoyar o animar con entusiasmo a alguien o algo, como en una competición.

A verb used to indicate the act of establishing or growing roots, or to cheer or support someone or something enthusiastically.

1. To establish firmlyB2formal

   To cause something to become firmly established or fixed in a place or situation.

   arraigar

   • The company is rooted in the local community.
   • Her beliefs are deeply rooted in her childhood experiences.
   • The tradition is rooted in ancient customs.

   Sinónimosanchorembedentrenchestablishfixgroundimplantmoorplantset

   Antónimosdislodgedisplaceeradicateextirpateuproot

2. B1informal

   To dig or search for something by turning over the ground or moving things around.

   Hozar, escarbar

   • The pig rooted around in the mud for food.
   • He rooted through the drawer looking for his keys.
   • She rooted in her bag for her phone.

   Sinónimosburrowdelvedigforagegrubnoserummage

3. To cheer or supportB1informalamerican

   To encourage or support someone or something enthusiastically.

   animar

   • The crowd rooted for their team throughout the game.
   • I'm rooting for you to win the competition.
   • She rooted loudly for her favorite player.

   Sinónimosapplaudbackboostcheerencouragesupport

   Antónimoscondemndeterdisapprovediscouragedissuadeopposeundermine

Variantes phrasalroot forroot onroot out