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taking root

taking root is the present participle and gerund 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 taking root

What is taking root the present participle and gerund of?
Taking root is the present participle and gerund of take root.

Words near taking root in the dictionary

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

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