plant

/plˈænt/

/ˈpɫænt/

[noun] [verb]

Plant

[NOUN]

a living thing that grows in ground or water; usually having leaves, stems, flowers, etc.

synonyms : flora

plant life

a place, such as a factory, in which an industrial process happens or where power is produced

synonyms : industrial plant

works

something planted secretly for discovery by another

an actor situated in the audience whose acting is rehearsed but seems spontaneous to the audience

to plant

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to put a seed, plant, etc. in the ground to grow

synonyms : set

to fill or cover a garden or other similar areas with vegetation

fix or set securely or deeply

synonyms : embed

engraft

imbed

implant

set up or lay the groundwork for

synonyms : constitute

establish

found

institute

put firmly in the mind

synonyms : implant

place something or someone in a certain position in order to secretly observe or deceive

place into a river

Examples

1. My mom planted beautiful flowers in the front yard.

2. The child carefully planted caryopses of wildflowers in the garden.

3. He planted a gentle kiss on her cheek.

4. Each plant has its own pot in the garden.

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