Synonyms for

Transplant

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

Definition

Transplant means to move something from one place to another. Usually, this refers to moving an organ or tissue from one persons body to another persons body.

Synonyms & similar words

transplantation transplanting transfer organtransplant graft transpose graft implant transference transfer transplantation replant move shift relocate transpose displace replace substitute exchange switch swap trade barter convert metamorphose

Synonyms by register

Formal

graft implant transfer replant

Informal

move shift transplant

Literary

transplant transplant

Antonyms

retain keep preserve uproot remove extract

Common collocations

  • organ transplant
  • heart transplant
  • kidney transplant
  • liver transplant
  • hair transplant
  • bone marrow transplant
  • transplant recipient
  • transplant surgery

Word family

noun transplant
verb transplant
adjective transplantable

Usage note

Primarily used in a medical context for organs or tissues, but also applicable to plants and sometimes figuratively for moving something to a new location.

Example sentences

  1. The farmer transplanted the tomato seedlings into the garden.
  2. The surgeon will perform a heart transplant on the patient.
  3. The city plans to transplant the old trees to a new park.
  4. My family had to transplant to a new city because of my dads job.
  5. The artist used a technique called collage to transplant images onto a canvas.

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