root

• Substantivo que designa a parte de uma planta geralmente subterrânea, responsável por absorver água e nutrientes, ou a origem, base ou causa de algo.

A noun referring to the part of a plant that typically lies below the surface of the soil, absorbing water and nutrients, or the origin or base of something.

1. Plant partA2formal

   The part of a plant that grows underground, absorbing water and nutrients.

   Raiz

   • The tree's roots spread deep into the soil.
   • Carrots are edible roots.
   • The plant's roots were damaged by the drought.

   Sinônimosradicleradixrootlettaproot

2. Origin or causeB2formal

   The basic cause, source, or origin of something.

   Raiz

   • The root of the problem is poor communication.
   • We need to get to the root of the issue.
   • Poverty is often the root of crime.

   Sinônimosbasiscausefoundationfountainheadgenesisgermoriginseedsourcewellspring

   Antônimosconsequenceeffectoutcomeproductresult

3. Mathematical rootB2formalscientific

   A number that, when multiplied by itself a certain number of times, equals a given number.

   Raiz

   • The square root of 16 is 4.
   • He calculated the cube root of 27.
   • The equation has two real roots.

   Sinônimosradicalsolutionzero

4. Linguistic rootC1formal

   The basic part of a word from which other words are derived.

   Raiz

   • The Latin root 'dict' means 'to say'.
   • Many English words have Greek roots.
   • The root of 'unhappiness' is 'happy'.

   Sinônimosbaseetymonradicalstem

• Verbo que indica criar raízes ou fixar-se firmemente, e também apoiar ou torcer entusiasticamente por alguém ou algo.

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.

   Enraizar

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

   Sinônimosanchorembedentrenchestablishfixgroundimplantmoorplantset

   Antônimosdislodgedisplaceeradicateextirpateuproot

2. B1informal

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

   Fuxicar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosburrowdelvedigforagegrubnoserummage

3. To cheer or supportB1informalamerican

   To encourage or support someone or something enthusiastically.

   Torcer

   • 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.

   Sinônimosapplaudbackboostcheerencouragesupport

   Antônimoscondemndeterdisapprovediscouragedissuadeopposeundermine

Variantes phrasalroot forroot onroot out