Root

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes

someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation

a number that, when multiplied by itself some number of times, equals a given number

(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground

the embedded part of a bodily structure such as a tooth, nail, or hair

dig with the snout

cheer for

come into existence, originate

take root and begin to grow

become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style

cause to take roots

plant by the roots