Meaning of root out in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    root out

    Definitions

    1. pull up by or as if by the roots

    Examples

    • « uproot the vine that has spread all over the garden »

    Derived terms

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