verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

dig, den, unearth

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Example Sentences

Example:She dug through the dirt, using her teeth to root for seeds.

Definition:To remove material from the ground by scraping or drawing the hands or a similar tool through it.

From dig

Example:The weasel made a den for itself, rootbarking to clear out the old heap of leaves.

Definition:The natural habitat, shelter, or nest of a small animal, especially one that does not live in a burrow.

From den

Example:The fox used its sharp teeth to unearth a nest of eggs hidden in the bushes.

Definition:To bring to the surface, as from underground; to discover or disclose (something hidden).

From unearth