Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

put down roots

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.31 in modern English

Syllables
put -down -roots
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To establish oneself in a place; to become settled.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

puts down roots (present, singular) putting down roots (participle, present)

Phrases

hang one's hat let the grass grow under one's feet

Frequently Paired Words

hang one's hat let the grass grow under one's feet

Questions

What does put down roots mean?
To establish oneself in a place; to become settled.

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