· the process of putting forth roots and beginning to grow

Hypernym(s): growth, growing, maturation, development, ontogeny, ontogenesis

· take root and begin to grow; "this plant roots quickly"

Hypernym(s): grow

· come into existence, originate; "The problem roots in her depression"

Hypernym(s): become

· cheer for; "She roots for the Broncos"

Hypernym(s): support, back_up

· plant by the roots

Hypernym(s): plant, set

· dig with the snout; "the pig was rooting for truffles"

Synonym(s): rout, rootle

Hypernym(s): dig, delve, cut_into, turn_over

· become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style; "He finally settled down"

Synonym(s): settle, take_root, steady_down, settle_down

Hypernym(s): stabilize, stabilise

· cause to take roots

Hypernym(s): grow