Advertisement
English Lexicon

Planted

/ˈplæn.tɪd/
adjectiveverbCEFR A2 (Elementary)Top #2500 frequency
Full Thesaurus

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To place a seed, bulb, or plant in the ground to grow.

    "She planted flowers in her garden to brighten up the space."
  2. 2

    To establish or set something firmly in a particular place.

    "The organization planted the idea of sustainability in the community."
Advertisement

Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum

Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Old English 'plantian' and Latin 'plantare', meaning to drive in with the feet or set in the ground. Over centuries, the meaning expanded from strictly botanical contexts to metaphorical applications such as securely establishing ideas, objects, or people in a specific position.

Quick Vocabulary Retention Check

Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Planted"?

Advertisement
Thesaurus & Synonyms Graph

Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Planted"

Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.

View "Planted" Synonym Map
Advertisement