This week’s Greek or Latin Root is… port
What words do you know that have the root “port” in them?
What do you think the root “port” means?
Here’s a hint…
port means to carry
deport To CARRY or send away from a country To banish
export To CARRY out of the country, such as goods or product
import To CARRY into the country, such as goods or products
portable Capable of being easily CARRIED
portage The route over which boats and supplies are CARRIED overland from one lake or river to another
porter An attendant who CARRIES travelers’ luggage for them
portfolio A case for CARRYING loose papers
report A collection of writing that CARRIES information to be shared again with someone new
support To CARRY the weight of something
transport To CARRY something from one place to another
Our port words deport export import portable portage porter portfolio report support transport