implant

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as in to plant
to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set a music teacher who strove to implant within his students a love of the classics

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How does the verb implant differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of implant are inculcate, infix, inseminate, and instill. While all these words mean "to introduce into the mind," implant implies teaching that makes for permanence of what is taught.

implanted a love of reading in her students

When is inculcate a more appropriate choice than implant?

The meanings of inculcate and implant largely overlap; however, inculcate implies persistent or repeated efforts to impress on the mind.

tried to inculcate in him high moral standards

When would infix be a good substitute for implant?

Although the words infix and implant have much in common, infix stresses firmly inculcating a habit of thought.

infixed a chronic cynicism

When is it sensible to use inseminate instead of implant?

The synonyms inseminate and implant are sometimes interchangeable, but inseminate applies to a sowing of ideas in many minds so that they spread through a class or nation.

inseminated an unquestioning faith in technology

When might instill be a better fit than implant?

In some situations, the words instill and implant are roughly equivalent. However, instill stresses gradual, gentle imparting of knowledge over a long period of time.

instill traditional values in your children

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of implant Precision received regulatory clearance on April 17 to leave its sensors implanted for up to 30 days at a time. ArsTechnica, 21 Apr. 2025 These technologies gather brain impulses using sensors implanted in assistive devices, then use those signals to power external equipment. Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025 Other gadgets include headbands, wristbands, earbuds, smart glasses, and even implanted brain links. Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 2 May 2025 For instance, in 2015, Texas A&M scientists found that implanting electrodes into a cockroach's ganglion (the neuron cluster that controls its front legs) was remarkably effective at successfully steering the roaches 60 percent of the time. Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for implant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implant
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  • Simple acts of letting clover grow in the lawn, planting native flowers, shrubs or trees can make a big impact for insects.
    Lauren David, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
  • Cena seems to be planting the seeds for his face turn.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
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  • Either root it in water (which takes longer) or poke the cut end into rooting hormone, then into moist potting soil.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
  • So, Pope Leo XIV's college rooting interest needs no questioning.
    Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
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  • The disgraced zookeeper — who bred and kept tigers, lions and other animals at his G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Park in Wynnewood, Oklahoma — was also charged with other crimes, including killing tigers to make way for more big cats at his park.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 19 May 2025
  • The study analyzed starlings from central Kenya that breed twice a year, during rainy seasons.
    Jay Kakade May 18, New Atlas, 18 May 2025
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  • Monday, May 19 at 2 a.m. ET (video embedded above).
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 16 May 2025
  • Various vendors demoed other full dashboard displays embedded in other automotive applications at the show.
    Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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  • He then was shot on the right side of his chest, the bullet missing his heart but lodging into his left armpit.
    Ryanne Mena, Oc Register, 16 May 2025
  • He’s also had 16 immigration detainers lodged against him in the last three years.
    Brie Stimson , Griff Jenkins, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2025

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“Implant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implant. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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