Latin · root
serere
to join together
Words sharing this root
assertTo present or uphold something firmly as valid.assertionA firm declaration that a claim or right is valid.desertA dry region with little rainfall or vegetation.desertionThe act of abandoning someone or something.exertTo put power or effort into use.insertTo put something into something else, or a piece put in this way.insertionThe act of putting something into something else, or the thing put in.