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- [noun im-pluh-muh nt; verb im-pluh-ment, -muh nt]
- /noun ˈɪm plə mənt; verb ˈɪm pləˌmɛnt, -mənt/
- /ˈɪm.plɪ.ment/
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- [noun im-pluh-muh nt; verb im-pluh-ment, -muh nt]
- /noun ˈɪm plə mənt; verb ˈɪm pləˌmɛnt, -mənt/
Definitions of implement word
- noun implement any article used in some activity, especially an instrument, tool, or utensil: agricultural implements. 1
- noun implement an article of equipment, as household furniture, clothing, ecclesiastical vestments, or the like. 1
- noun implement a means; agent: human beings as an implement of divine plan. 1
- verb with object implement to fulfill; perform; carry out: Once in office, he failed to implement his campaign promises. 1
- verb with object implement to put into effect according to or by means of a definite plan or procedure. 1
- verb with object implement to fill out or supplement. 1
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Origin of implement
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English < Late Latin implēmentum a filling up, equivalent to Latin implē(re) to fill up (im- im-1 + plēre to fill) + -mentum -ment
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Parts of speech for Implement
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implement popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for implement
noun implement
- utensil — any of the instruments or vessels commonly used in a kitchen, dairy, etc.: eating utensils; baking utensils.
- gadget — a mechanical contrivance or device; any ingenious article.
- appliance — An appliance is a device or machine in your home that you use to do a job such as cleaning or cooking. Appliances are often electrical.
- instrument — a mechanical tool or implement, especially one used for delicate or precision work: surgical instruments.
- contraption — You can refer to a device or machine as a contraption, especially when it looks strange or you do not know what it is used for.
verb implement
- resolve — to come to a definite or earnest decision about; determine (to do something): I have resolved that I shall live to the full.
- complete — You use complete to emphasize that something is as great in extent, degree, or amount as it possibly can be.
- carry out — If you carry out a threat, task, or instruction, you do it or act according to it.
- realize — to grasp or understand clearly.
- achieve — If you achieve a particular aim or effect, you succeed in doing it or causing it to happen, usually after a lot of effort.
Antonyms for implement
verb implement
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- prevent — to keep from occurring; avert; hinder: He intervened to prevent bloodshed.
- cease — If something ceases, it stops happening or existing.
- delay — If you delay doing something, you do not do it immediately or at the planned or expected time, but you leave it until later.
- hinder — to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.
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