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put down roots

The correct spelling is put down roots.

How to pronounce put down roots

verb

Say it like: Put- do-wn -roo-ts

The correct spelling is put down roots. To establish oneself in a place; to become settled For example: "I haven't put down roots in this town yet, 'cause I've got trouble making friends here."

Usage Examples

I haven't put down roots in this town yet, 'cause I've got trouble making friends here.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To establish oneself in a place; to become settled

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