plant
plant
plænt
plānt
British pronunciation
/plɑːnt/

Definition & Meaning of "plant"in English

Plant
01

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

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The gardener watered the plant every morning.
The oak is a type of plant known as a tree.
02

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

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The chemical plant manufactures various industrial chemicals.
The automotive plant assembles cars using automated machinery.
03

something planted secretly for discovery by another

04

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

to plant
01

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

Transitive: to plant a seed or plant
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Each spring, the community comes together to plant flowers in the town square.
It 's a family tradition to plant a new tree for each child's first birthday.
02

to secretly put something or someone in a specific position for observation or to trick others

Transitive: to plant sth | to plant sth somewhere
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The detective decided to plant a hidden camera in the suspect's office to gather evidence.
During the investigation, the undercover agent was instructed to plant false information to mislead the enemy.
03

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

Transitive: to plant an area or space with a specific plant
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The landscape architect plans to plant the terrace with creeping thyme to create a lush green carpet.
They decided to plant the hillside with lavender to add fragrance and color to the landscape.
04

to put or position something securely

Transitive: to plant sth somewhere
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She planted the flag atop the mountain, marking the team's successful ascent.
She planted her feet firmly on the ground, ready to face whatever challenges came her way.
05

to initiate or set up a settlement or community

Transitive: to plant a settlement or community
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The pioneers planted the foundations of the city along the riverbank.
The town planner worked with the settlers to plant the infrastructure, including roads, schools, and markets.
06

to introduce or instill a concept, belief, or notion into someone's mind

Transitive: to plant a concept or belief in sb/sth
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His parents planted the value of hard work and perseverance in him from a young age.
The counselor planted the seeds of self-confidence and self-worth in her clients during therapy sessions.
07

to release young fish, spawn, oysters, or other aquatic organisms into a natural water body

Transitive: to plant aquatic organisms somewhere
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The fisheries department will plant thousands of trout fry into the river to replenish the fish population.
Conservationists aim to plant salmon smolt into the creek to restore the native salmon runs.
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