1. to cause to take root; to establish firmly
Usage: formal; rare
2. to take root; to become firmly established
Usage: formal; rare

Examples

• The new policies began to radicate throughout the organization.
• It takes time for democratic principles to radicate in a society.
• The gardener worked to radicate the seedlings in fertile soil.
• Cultural traditions radicate slowly in immigrant communities.
• The company’s values must radicate at every level of management.
• These ideas will radicate only with consistent reinforcement.