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What is another word for Transplant? – 152 Transplant Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    transfer relocate move shift transplant reposition replace exchange substitute displace remove repost reassign redeploy transplant graft implant embed ingraft engraft repot resettle restation reinstall reestablish rearrange readjust reorganize reconfigure reconstructions rebirth regeneration renewal restoration

    Meaning of Transplant

    The primary meaning of the word "transplant" is to move something or someone from one place to another, often with the intention of it growing or thriving in the new location.

    Definitions

    • To transfer a plant or part of a plant from one place to another, typically into soil
    • To transfer an organ or tissue from one part of the body to another or from one individual to another
    • To move people from one place to another, especially in order to resettle them
    • To introduce a custom, idea, or activity from one place or culture to another

    Etymology of Transplant

    The word "transplant" comes from the Latin words "trans" meaning "across" or "beyond" and "plantare" meaning "to plant"
    Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of moving plants from one place to another
    Over time, the meaning of the word has expanded to include the transfer of organs, tissues, and people

    Example Uses

    • The doctor had to transplant the heart from the donor to the recipient
    • The family decided to transplant their business to a new city
    • The gardener carefully transplanted the flowers to a new bed
    • The new policy aims to transplant innovative ideas from other countries to our own

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    remain stay keep retain maintain preserve conserve hold cling adhere stick fix fasten secure stabilize establish settle root implant uproot extract remove eliminate eradicate destroy annihilate demolish dismantle

    Related Nouns

    donor recipient graft implant tissue organ plant soil garden bed pot greenhouse nursery farm field crop flower tree shrub vine bulb seed seedling sprout growth development cultivation horticulture botany medicine surgery transplantation

    Related Verbs

    transfer move shift relocate replace exchange substitute displace remove repost reassign redeploy graft implant embed ingraft engraft repot resettle restation reinstall reestablish rearrange readjust reorganize reconfigure cultivate nurture grow develop

    Related Adjectives

    new foreign exotic introduced naturalized cultivated domesticated wild native indigenous local regional national international global universal common rare unusual unique specialized technical medical surgical horticultural botanical agricultural environmental