Synonyms for

Implant

Verb / ˌɪˈmplænt / / ˈɪˌmplænt / Another word for implant — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to put something into a living organism or tissue surgically

Synonyms & similar words

engraft embed imbed plant insert embed fix set install implantation graft transplant transplantation infuse inset inoculate introduce place position root establish plant engraft entrench

Synonyms by register

Formal

insert embed introduce install

Informal

put in stick in plant

Literary

instill graft ingraft

Antonyms

remove extract withdraw expel eject dislodge

Common collocations

  • dental implant
  • cochlear implant
  • birth control implant
  • implant surgery
  • implant device
  • implant a chip
  • implant a belief

Word family

noun implant
verb implant
adjective implantable

Usage note

Primarily used in medical and technological contexts. Can also refer to instilling an idea or belief, often with a slightly manipulative connotation.

Example sentences

  1. The surgeon will implant a pacemaker in her heart.
  2. The farmer will implant a microchip into the cow.
  3. The dentist will implant braces on her teeth.
  4. The scientist will implant a microelectrode in a rat's brain.
  5. The doctor will implant a birth control device in her arm.

Quotes

  • The brain implant was working, but the patient wasn't happy.
  • Some people believe that they can implant memories into people's minds.
  • Implant technology is constantly evolving and improving.

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