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Planted
see synonyms of plantedAdjective
1. deep-rooted, deep-seated, implanted, ingrained, planted
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
Example Sentences:'deep-rooted prejudice''deep-seated differences of opinion''implanted convictions''ingrained habits of a lifetime''a deeply planted need'
2. planted
set in the soil for growth
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Planted
see synonyms of plantednoun
1.
any living organism that typically synthesizes its food from inorganic substances, possesses cellulose cell walls, responds slowly and often permanently to a stimulus, lacks specialized sense organs and nervous system, and has no powers of locomotion
2.
such an organism that is green, terrestrial, and smaller than a shrub or tree; a herb
3.
a cutting, seedling, or similar structure, esp when ready for transplantation
4. informal
a thing positioned secretly for discovery by another, esp in order to incriminate an innocent person
5. billiards, snooker
a position in which the cue ball can be made to strike an intermediate which then pockets another ball
verb (transitive)
6. (often foll by out)
to set (seeds, crops, etc) into (ground) to grow
7.
to place firmly in position
8.
to establish; found
9.
to implant in the mind
10. slang
to deliver (a blow)
11. informal
to position or hide, esp in order to deceive or observe
12.
to place (young fish, oysters, spawn, etc) in (a lake, river, etc) in order to stock the water
noun
1.
a.
the land, buildings, and equipment used in carrying on an industrial, business, or
other undertaking or service
b.
(as modifier)
plant costs
2.
a factory or workshop
3.
mobile mechanical equipment for construction, road-making, etc
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Planted
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1.
any of a kingdom (Plantae) of eukaryotes generally characterized by the ability to carry on photosynthesis in its cells which contain chloroplasts and have cellulose in the cell wall, including all thallophytes and embryophytes
2.
a young tree, shrub, or herb, ready to put into other soil for growth to maturity; a slip, cutting, or set
3.
an herb, as distinguished from a tree or shrub
4.
the tools, machinery, buildings, grounds, etc. of a factory or business
5.
the equipment, buildings, etc. of any institution, as a hospital, school, etc.
6.
the apparatus or equipment for some particular mechanical operation or process
the power plant of a ship
7. Slang
a person placed, or thing planned or used, to trick, mislead, or trap
verb transitive
8.
a.
to put into soil, esp. into the ground, to grow
b.
to set plants in (a piece of ground)
9.
to set firmly as into the ground; fix in position
10.
to fix in the mind; implant (an idea, etc.)
11.
to settle (a colony, colonists, etc.); found; establish
12.
to furnish or stock with animals
13. US
to put a stock of (oysters, young fish, etc.) in a body of water
14. Slang
to deliver (a punch, blow, etc.) with force
15. Slang
a.
to place (a person or thing) in such a way as to trick, trap, etc.
b.
to place (an ostensible news item) in a newspaper, etc. with some ulterior motive, as in order to mold public opinion
16. Slang
a.
to hide or conceal
b.
to place (something) surreptitiously where it is certain to be found or discovered
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Planted
see synonyms of plantedn.
1. Botany
a. Any of various photosynthetic, eukaryotic, multicellular organisms of the kingdom Plantae characteristically containing chloroplasts, having cell walls made of cellulose, producing embryos, and lacking the power of locomotion. Plants include trees, bushes, herbs, ferns, mosses, and certain green algae.
b. A plant having no permanent woody stem; an herb.
c. Any of various fungi, algae, or protists that resemble plants and were formerly classified in the plant kingdom. Not in scientific use.
2.
a. A building or group of buildings for the manufacture of a product; a factory: works in an auto plant.
b. The buildings, fixtures, and equipment, including machinery, tools, and instruments, necessary for an industrial operation or an institution: the university's mechanical plant.
3. A person or thing put into place in order to mislead or function secretly, especially:
a. A person placed in a group of spectators to influence behavior.
b. A person stationed in a given location as a spy or observer.
c. A misleading piece of evidence placed so as to be discovered.
d. A remark or action in a play or narrative that becomes important later.
4. Slang A scheming trick; a swindle.
tr.v. plant·ed, plant·ing, plants
1.
a. To place or set (seeds, for example) in the ground to grow.
b. To place seeds or young plants in (land); sow: plant a field in corn.
2.
a. To place (spawn or young fish) in water or an underwater bed for cultivation: plant oysters.
b. To stock with spawn or fish.
3. To introduce (an animal) into an area.
4.
a. To place or fix in a certain position: planted both feet on the ground; planted a kiss on my cheek.
b. To deliver (a punch or blow).
c. To fix firmly in the mind; implant: "The right of revolution is planted in the heart of man" (Clarence Darrow).
5. To establish; found: plant a colony.
6.
a. To station (a person) for the purpose of functioning in secret, as by observing, spying, or influencing behavior: Detectives were planted all over the store.
b. To place secretly or deceptively so as to be discovered or made public: planted a gun on the corpse to make the death look like suicide.
7. To conceal; hide: planted the stolen goods in the warehouse.
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