Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with root in American Collocation
root
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/rut/
find someone’s/something’s roots
discover
explore
rediscover
research
revisit
uncover
This is the story of the author’s 25,000 mile journey to rediscover her roots in Ethiopia.
The Family History Club is an informal gathering of those researching their family roots.
have roots
have
trace
The Masons is a secretive society that traces its roots to medieval craft associations in Britain.
forget your roots
betray
forget
What a shame he betrayed his musical roots in pursuit of money and fame.
attack the roots
address
attack
strike at
tackle
A more holistic approach to tackling the roots of racism is needed.
bitterness
conflict
crisis
evil
oppression
problem
racism
terrorism
We need to address the roots of the problem, not least by challenging economic inequalities.