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Planted

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

Definition

to put a plant, tree, or seed into the ground so that it can grow

Synonyms & similar words

institute embed establish found plant set engraft deeprooted constitute deepseated ingrained implant implanted imbed unplanted sowed set established rooted embedded fixed implanted buried transplanted placed positioned installed stationed lodged pinned stuck inserted engrained entrenched infixed

Synonyms by register

Formal

cultivated sown established introduced

Informal

put in set in dropped in

Literary

rooted grounded

Antonyms

uprooted removed pulled extracted dislodged weeded

Common collocations

  • planted seeds
  • planted a tree
  • planted evidence
  • planted firmly
  • planted ideas
  • planted crops
  • planted in the soil

Word family

noun plantation
verb plant
adjective planted

Usage note

The word 'planted' can refer to literally placing a plant in the ground or figuratively placing something, like evidence or an idea. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I planted a tree in my backyard.
  2. My mom planted some vegetables in our garden.
  3. We planted flowers in the park.
  4. The farmer planted corn in the field.
  5. She planted a kiss on his cheek.

Quotes

  • A society is like a garden. If you want a good harvest, you must plant the seeds. - Audrey Hepburn
  • The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. - Chinese Proverb
  • The greatest gift of the garden is the restoration of the five senses. - Hanna Rion

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