“Rooted” or “Routed”

Overview

rooted / routed are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

rooted: (verb) take root and begin to grow. (verb) come into existence, originate. (verb) plant by the roots. (verb) cause to take roots.

routed: (verb) send documents or materials to appropriate destinations. (verb) send via a specific route. (verb) divert in a specified direction.

Pronunciation

rooted: r·UW·t·ah·d

routed: r·UW·t·ih·d

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Examples in Context

Examples of “rooted”

…of petty politics, which were rooted largely in the Eaton controversy.
…bar - a Michelin restaurant rooted in the philosophy of "Life…
…and perhaps a more deeply rooted human psychological instinct not to…
…is In Virtute Scientia ('education rooted in virtue').
This service is rooted in responsibility for the crimes…
…she emphasize the attack was "rooted in an Internet video, and…
…by creating an alternative narrative rooted in the ancient Persian past.
…multiculturalism in erotica must be rooted in a sense of personhood,…
…baronial Anglo-Norman families, who became rooted in England after the Norman
Referent power is rooted in the affiliations we make…

Examples of “routed”

…"маршрутное такси", which literally means "routed taxi" ("маршрут" referring to a…
Having fortified the town, Daumantas routed the Teutonic Knights at Rakvere…
…State Route 530 has been routed along the same alignment that…
…, from marshrutn[oy]e taksi) or routed taxicab, is a form of…
…the Red Army requisitioned cars, routed taxi services ceased.
Routed taxicabs also offered interurban services.
…of African generated traffic is routed through other continents, and most…
…Lions shocked the nation and routed UCO 54–0 in the national…
Goods in transit routed through the UK should not…
…and US 287, which were routed onto a new built upgraded…

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