replant

verb

re·​plant (ˌ)rē-ˈplant How to pronounce replant (audio)
replanted; replanting; replants

transitive verb

1
: to plant again or anew
2
: to provide with new plants
3
: to subject to replantation

Examples of replant in a Sentence

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Trees and plants were removed for renovation, and new infrastructure projects were repurposed, replanted, or donated to charitable organizations. Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024 Then replant the site to have a more reasonable size cluster of ginger growing again. Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024 Alt did replant his feet and recover to a degree, but Bosa had already created significant push. Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 29 July 2024 Are these able to be propped back up or replanted here or elsewhere? A. Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for replant 

Word History

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of replant was in 1572

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“Replant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/replant. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

replant

verb
re·​plant (ˈ)rē-ˈplant How to pronounce replant (audio)
1
: to plant again or anew
replanted the tree farther from the house
2
: to provide with new plants
replanted the park

Medical Definition

replant

transitive verb
re·​plant (ˈ)rē-ˈplant How to pronounce replant (audio)
: to subject to replantation
replant an avulsed tooth

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