Synonyms for

Plotted

Verb / ˈplɑ:tɪd / Another word for plotted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The past tense and past participle of the verb 'plot', which means to plan secretly or to make a map of a piece of land.

Synonyms & similar words

diagram plot aforethought plat planned conspired schemed devised planned mapped charted arranged organized designed strategized blueprinted contrived crafted hatched formulated projected drafted outlined systematized engineered

Synonyms by register

Formal

schemed devised concocted orchestrated

Informal

cooked up hatched planned out figured out

Literary

contrived machinated conspired

Antonyms

foiled thwarted unplanned spontaneous unscripted unforeseen accidental

Common collocations

  • plotted a course
  • plotted revenge
  • plotted a crime
  • plotted the data
  • plotted against
  • plotted a strategy
  • plotted a graph

Word family

noun plot
verb plot
adjective plotted

Usage note

The word 'plotted' can refer to both the act of planning something (often nefarious) and the act of drawing or mapping something, such as a graph or a course.

Example sentences

  1. He plotted to steal the treasure from the castle.
  2. We plotted the route on the map before starting the journey.
  3. She plotted her escape from the prison for weeks.
  4. The spies plotted to overthrow the government.
  5. The architect plotted the floor plan of the new house.

Quotes

  • 'I plotted my death before I was ten. Death by old age, or disease, or simply falling off a cliff, while fighting in a war. I was always looking for ways to die.' - Veronica Roth
  • 'I plotted out my death and funeral arrangements, down to the pallbearers. And then Mom found the notebook.' - Jennifer Armentrout
  • 'I plotted. I planned. I schemed. I dreamed. Then I did it.' - Walter Mosley

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