Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
engraft
verb
/ɪnˈɡræft/
Definition
To insert a plant into another so that they grow together.
Examples
- They decided to engraft a new variety of apple onto the existing tree.
- The researchers hope to engraft positive traits into the crop.
Meaning
The act of combining one thing with another, especially in a way that improves or enhances it.
Synonyms
- implant
- insert
- attach
- graft
