Plant — synonyms, definition

1. plant (a)

growing organic vegetable

2. plant (Noun)

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plant (Noun) — (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion.

plant (Noun) — An industrial site, e.g. where products are manufactured or processed. ex. "they built a large plant to manufacture automobiles"

plant (Noun) — An actor situated in the audience whose acting is rehearsed but seems spontaneous to the audience.

plant (Noun) — Something planted secretly for discovery by another. ex. "the police used a plant to trick the thieves" ex. "he claimed that the evidence against him was a plant"

plant (Noun) — Industrial machinery or large vehicles.

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3. plant (Verb)

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plant (Verb) — Put (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground. ex. "Let's plant flowers in the garden"

plant (Verb) — Fix or set securely or deeply. ex. "He planted a knee in the back of his opponent"

plant (Verb) — Set up or lay the groundwork for.

plant (Verb) — (animal husbandry) place into a river. ex. "plant fish"

plant (Verb) — Place something or someone in a certain position in order to secretly observe or deceive. ex. "Plant a spy in Moscow" ex. "plant bugs in the dissident's apartment"

plant (Verb) — Put firmly in the mind. ex. "Plant a thought in the students' minds"

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