Roots held the tree firm.

Meaning: This means the roots of the tree were keeping the tree in place and preventing it from moving.

Choice of Words: Roots are the parts of a plant that grow underground. Held means to keep something in place or prevent it from moving. Tree is a tall plant with a woody stem and branches. When you put them together, it means the roots of the tree were keeping the tree in place and preventing it from moving.

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• Roots held tree firm in earth.
• The roots of the tree held firm in the earth.
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• Roots hold tree firm in ground.
• Roots anchored firm earth.
• Roots dig deep, holding earth firm.
• Roots grasp earth, firm and deep.
• Knight deflected the attack, shield held firm.
• The roots of the tree held it firmly in the ground.
• Roots held tree firmly in ground.