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Meaning of planted
The primary meaning of the word "planted" is to put something in the ground so that it will grow.
Etymology of planted
The word "planted" comes from the Old French "planter", which is derived from the Latin "plantare", meaning "to plant".
The Latin "plantare" is a combination of "plant-" (stem of "planta", meaning "sprout" or "shoot") and the suffix "-are", which forms a verb.
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the act of putting a seed or plant in the ground, and its meaning has expanded over time to include figurative uses.
Synonyms
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "planted" as the past tense and past participle of the verb "plant", which means to put a seed, bulb, or plant in the ground so that it will grow, or to place something firmly in a particular position.
- It can also refer to something that has been intentionally placed or set up, such as a tree, a garden, or an idea.
Usage Examples
- The flowers were planted in the garden last spring.
- The idea was planted in her mind by a friend.
- The tree was planted to commemorate the town's founding.
Antonyms
removed
uprooted
extracted
eliminated
destroyed
demolished
eradicated
extinguished
annihilated
obliterated
canceled
abolished
repealed
revoked
withdrawn
retracted
recalled
deleted
erased
expunged
cleared
emptied
purged.