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implement

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of implement

to carry out effectively
  • implemented the evacuation plan without a hitch
Synonyms of implement

administer, apply, enforce, execute
Words Related to implement

bring about, effect, effectuate

discharge, fulfill (or fulfil), render

cite, invoke

enact, legislate

honor, observe, uphold

prosecute

promulgate
Near Antonyms of implement

disregard, ignore, neglect

implement

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of implement

an article intended for use in work
  • gardening implements such as hoes, spades, and pruners
Synonyms of implement

device, instrument, tool, utensil
Words Related to implement

apparatus, appliance, mechanism

contraption, contrivance, gadget, gizmo (also gismo), jigger

accessory (also accessary), accoutrement (or accouterment), adjunct, appendage, attachment

Synonym Discussion of implement

implement, tool, instrument, appliance, utensil mean a relatively simple device for performing work. implement may apply to anything necessary to perform a task.
    • crude stone implements
    • farm implements
tool suggests an implement adapted to facilitate a definite kind or stage of work and suggests the need of skill more strongly than implement.
    • a carpenter's tools
instrument suggests a device capable of delicate or precise work.
    • the dentist's instruments
appliance refers to a tool or instrument utilizing a power source and suggests portability or temporary attachment.
    • household appliances
utensil applies to a device used in domestic work or some routine unskilled activity.
    • kitchen utensils

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