pull out the root, root out

to take root, become firmly rooted or fixed

root and branch, the whole

(Botany) secondary root that grows diagonally horizontally with the original root and this is become the real root like the roots of the corn plants

by collecting small amounts (of money, etc.), by joining together small pieces, by tinkering with

root out, uproot, extirpate

maintain, hang back, trample on

to be possessed with an obsession

bone of contention, root of all troubles

be persistent or stubborn, insist (upon)

wild, clumsy

try to pull out the root, weaken, shake, shock

stupidity, foolishness

get to the bottom of, discover the real truth or cause of

a victim, sufferer

to cut the root, undermine, destroy utterly, destroy

to lay the foundation (of), to set on foot, to institute, establish

to populate, strengthen one's grip or influence at a place

rooty, having (hardened or widespread) roots