Root Out — Meaning, Usage and Meaningful Sentences

Root out (phrasal verb):

Meaning 1 — To completely eliminate or eradicate: • To get rid of something harmful entirely • To remove something from its roots so it cannot grow back • Example: 'The government is trying to root out corruption.'

Meaning 2 — To find and expose (someone or something hidden): • To search for and discover • Example: 'The police managed to root out the informants.'

Pronunciation: /ruːt aʊt/ Part of speech: Phrasal verb (transitive)

Example sentences:

1. 'The new commissioner vowed to root out corruption from the department.'

2. 'The doctor prescribed a treatment to root out the infection completely.'

3. 'The organisation worked hard to root out discrimination in its policies.'

4. 'It is not easy to root out deep-rooted social evils overnight.'

5. 'The investigation team managed to root out the source of the false information.'

6. 'We need to root out the causes of poverty, not just treat its symptoms.'

7. 'The school has taken strict measures to root out bullying among students.'

8. 'Dogs were used to root out the hiding criminals in the forest.'

Synonyms (words with similar meaning): • Eradicate — 'They worked to eradicate poverty.' • Eliminate — 'The goal is to eliminate corruption.' • Uproot — 'They uprooted the network of fraudsters.' • Extirpate — formal word, same meaning • Stamp out — 'They stamped out the rebellion.' • Wipe out — 'We must wipe out superstitions.' • Expose — 'They exposed the hidden corruption.' (for sense 2) • Unearth — 'The team unearthed the truth.' (for sense 2)

Antonyms: • Nurture — to care for and encourage growth • Foster — to promote or encourage