Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
transplant
verb, noun
/ˈtrænspɒnt/
Definition
To move a plant from one place to another or to transfer an organ or tissue from one body to another.
Examples
- After the storm, we decided to transplant the young trees to safer ground.
- The surgeon was able to successfully transplant the kidney into the patient.
- Transplanting flowers in the spring can help them thrive in the summer.
Meaning
Transplanting involves taking an item that has roots, physical or metaphorical, and placing it in a different environment where it can grow or function.
Synonyms
- move
- transfer
- shift
- graft
- replace
