root out

Meanings

• Verb

  To remove something completely, especially by using force or determination.

  - "He rooted out the weeds from his garden."
  - "The detective rooted out the corrupt officials from the police department."

• Verb

  To discover and remove a hidden or concealed problem or source of trouble.

  - "The doctor rooted out the cause of her patient's symptoms."
  - "The company rooted out the fraudulent activities in its accounting department."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with root out
outrout , about , stout , scout , spout , rout

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Variants

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root out , rooted out , rooting out , roots out

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Etymology

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The phrase 'root out' comes from the idea of digging up or pulling out something by the root. It has been used figuratively since the late 1800s to mean 'to discover and remove something completely'.

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Trivia

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1. The phrase 'root out' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe the process of discovering and removing hidden biases or prejudices.

2. The term 'root' has been used figuratively in English since the 1300s to mean 'origin' or 'source'.

3. The phrase 'root out' is often used in the context of investigations, such as those conducted by law enforcement or accounting firms.

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Related Concepts

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1. Eradicate: To completely remove something, such as a disease or a pest, from a population or an area.

2. Uproot: To remove something completely, including the root, from the ground.

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Culture

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The phrase 'root out' has been used in various forms of literature and media to describe the process of discovering and removing hidden problems or sources of trouble. For example, in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, Scout Finch helps her father 'root out' the town's prejudices.

How to Memorize "root out"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine pulling a weed out of the ground by its root. This can help you remember the idea of completely removing something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'root out' with the idea of discovering and removing hidden problems or sources of trouble.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym R.O.O.T. to remember the meaning of 'root out': 'Remove Oversight, Obstacles, Threats'

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