Definitions

implement

[im-pluh-muhnt, im-pluh-ment, -muhnt] / ˈɪm plə mənt, ˈɪm pləˌmɛnt, -mənt /

NOUN

agent, tool

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appliance gadget instrument utensil

STRONG

apparatus contraption contrivance device equipment machine

VERB

start, put into action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

achieve carry out complete enforce realize resolve

STRONG

actualize effect enable execute fulfill invoke materialize perform

WEAK

bring about make good make possible provide the means put into effect

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail forget give up ignore lose neglect stop

STRONG

halt miss prevent

WEAK

cancel cease delay hinder pause

Usage

What are other ways to say implement? An implement is any tool or contrivance designed or used for a particular purpose: agricultural implements. An instrument is anything used in doing a certain type of work or producing a certain result, especially such as requires delicacy, accuracy, or precision: surgical or musical instruments. A tool is a contrivance held in and worked by the hand, for assisting the work of (especially) mechanics or skilled laborers: a carpenter's tools. A utensil is especially an article for domestic use: kitchen utensils.

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The Home Builders Federation estimates that implementing the new planning rules for properties in England will add around £10,000 to the overall cost.

From BBC

"Let's hope it will be implemented in the way that is best for Ukraine, but it's very difficult to guarantee anything now," he added.

From Barron's

But scientists and engineers at the Labs understood their ideas would be implemented, if they passed muster, into the huge system its parent company was running.

From The Wall Street Journal

Biometric checks are set to be fully implemented at airports in the EU from 10 April.

From BBC

Larger facilities would need improved wastewater capabilities, but DHS said that “there are numerous solutions which will be implemented to utilize the existing infrastructure.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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