Roots held the tree firmly in place.

Meaning: The underground parts of the tree kept the tree securely in its place.

Choice of Words: Roots are the underground parts of a tree. Held means to keep something in a particular place. Firmly means in a secure and stable manner.

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Related Expressions

• The roots of the tree held it firmly in the ground.
• Roots held tree firmly in ground.
• Its roots dug deep into the earth, anchoring it firmly in place.
• Its roots held the earth firmly in their grasp.
• Roots held trees firmly in the ground.
• Roots spread deep into the earth, anchoring the tree firmly.
• Roots spread wide, anchoring the tree firmly.
• Roots hold tree firmly.
• Roots hold tree firmly in ground.
• Roots spread wide, anchoring tree in earth firmly.