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takes root

takes root is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take root.

Meaning of take root

Verb

take root (third-person singular simple present takes root, present participle taking root, simple past took root, past participle taken root)

  1. (intransitive, literally) To grow roots into soil.
    • Those tulip bulbs have taken root.
  2. (figuratively, intransitive) To become established, to take hold.
    • The new regulations have yet to take root.

Questions about takes root

What is takes root the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Takes root is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take root.

Words near takes root in the dictionary

  1. takes pride
  2. takes refuge
  3. takes responsibility
  4. takes revenge
  5. takes roll
  6. takes root
  7. takes serious
  8. takes seriously
  9. takes shape
  10. takes ship
  11. takes shipping

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