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Definition plant in British English

plant verb

[transitive] verb
/plɑːnt/
1

to put trees, plants, or seeds in soil or the ground so that they will grow there

Example

I've planted a small apple tree in the garden.

Synonyms and related words
aerate bed out bonsai
1.1

to use an area of land for growing trees, plants, crops etc

Example

We drove past fields planted with a variety of crops.

Synonyms and related words
aerate bed out bonsai
2

to firmly put someone or something or yourself in a particular place or position

Example

Toby's aunt planted a big, wet kiss on his cheek.

Example

Henry planted himself in the seat next to me.

Synonyms and related words
put place position
3

to put something illegal or stolen on someone secretly, or to hide it in their possessions, so that they appear guilty when it is found

Example

Three officers were accused of planting evidence in the suspect's room.

Example

Someone must have planted the gun on him.

Synonyms and related words
hide cover obscure
4

to put someone in a group or organization so that they can find out information secretly

Example

The police had planted an officer in the club to catch the drug dealers.

Synonyms and related words
agent breach of security bug
5

if someone plants a bomb, they hide it where they want it to explode

Synonyms and related words
arm armament armed
6

if you plant an idea in someone's mind, you introduce it so that they begin to think about it

Example

Both candidates will make promises and plant ideas, trying to earn trust.

Synonyms and related words
influence decide lead to
Definition plant in British English