Phrasal Verb: Root about

Phrasal Verb: Root about


Meaning: Look in a place to try to find something

Example: He ROOTED ABOUT in his briefcase, trying to find a pen.

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Other Phrasal Verbs

We have 5 phrasal verbs with 'ROOT'

- Root about
- Root around
- Root for
- Root out
- Root up

 

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