Roots absorb water for plant.

Meaning: This sentence explains the function of roots in absorbing water from the soil, which is essential for the plant's survival.

Choice of Words: Absorb means to take in or soak up something. Water refers to the liquid that falls from the sky as rain or is found in rivers, lakes, and oceans. Plant refers to a living thing that grows in the soil and has a stem, leaves, and roots. When you put them together, "Roots absorb water for plant" suggests that the roots of the plant take in water from the soil and transport it to the rest of the plant.

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• Roots anchor trees in the ground and absorb water.
• Roots absorb the water.
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• Roots anchor plant in ground.
• The roots anchor the plant in the ground.
• Roots hold plant strong.
• Roots help plant grow tall.
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