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to root around
[phrase form: root]
01
to search in a disorderly manner, typically for something specific
Intransitive: to root around somewhere
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
around
Base verb
root
Present tense
root around
3rd person singular
roots around
Present participle
rooting around
Past simple
rooted around
Past participle
rooted around
Examples
She rooted around in her bag, hoping to find her misplaced keys amidst the clutter.
