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replant

verb

re·​plant (ˌ)rē-ˈplant How to pronounce replant (audio)
replanted; replanting; replants
Synonyms of replantnext

transitive verb

1
: to plant again or anew
2
: to provide with new plants
3
: to subject to replantation

Examples of replant in a Sentence

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Getting one's hair replanted in Turkey has now become a significant step for many individuals towards regaining lost confidence. Wyles Daniel, Freep.com, 25 Nov. 2025 In areas with freezing winter temperatures, dahlias, cannas, and other tender perennials need to be dug up and stored indoors to be replanted outdoors in spring. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025 The majority of Malbec in Bordeaux died out from frost in the 1950s, and Petit Verdot often ripens too late to make it into the final blend, so many vineyards have been replanted with other varieties over the years. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025 Dawson noted that, in the case of blue oaks, replanting them could be especially difficult because their acorns are hard to grow successfully, and young trees often die from heat, drought or being eaten by wildlife. Chaewon Chung updated October 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for replant

Word History

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of replant was in 1572

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Kids Definition

replant

verb
re·​plant (ˈ)rē-ˈplant How to pronounce replant (audio)
1
: to plant again or anew
replanted the tree farther from the house
2
: to provide with new plants
replanted the park

Medical Definition

replant

transitive verb
re·​plant (ˈ)rē-ˈplant How to pronounce replant (audio)
: to subject to replantation
replant an avulsed tooth

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