plant

¹plant

verb \ˈplant\

Definition of PLANT

transitive verb

1

a : to put or set in the ground for growth <plant seeds> b : to set or sow with seeds or plants c : implant

2

a : establish, institute b : colonize, settle c : to place (animals) in a new locality d : to stock with animals

3

a : to place in or on the ground b : to place firmly or forcibly <planted a hard blow on his chin>

4

a : conceal b : to covertly place for discovery, publication, or dissemination

intransitive verb

: to plant something

— plant·able \ˈplan-tə-bəl\ adjective

Examples of PLANT

1. I planted corn this year.
2. I planted the border with roses.
3. a field planted with corn
4. She planted stakes in the garden to hold the vines.
5. I firmly planted my feet and refused to move.
6. He planted himself in front of the TV and stayed there.
7. Terrorists planted a bomb in the bus station.
8. She claims that the police planted the drugs in her car.
9. He was a spy planted in the office by a rival company.
10. Someone planted a rumor saying that he had died.

Origin of PLANT

Middle English, from Old English plantian, from Late Latin plantare to plant, fix in place, from Latin, to plant, from planta plant

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to PLANT

Synonyms: drill, put in, seed, sow

Antonyms: close (down), phase out, shut (up)

Related Words: bed; replant, transplant; broadcast, scatter; pot; overseed, reseed

Near Antonyms: gather, harvest, reap

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Rhymes with PLANT

ant, aunt, brant, cant, chant, grant, Kant, pant, rant, scant, slant