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implement

[im-pluh-muhnt, im-pluh-ment, -muhnt] / ˈɪm plə mənt, ˈɪm pləˌmɛnt, -mənt /
NOUN
agent, tool
Synonyms
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appliance gadget instrument utensil
STRONG
apparatus contraption contrivance device equipment machine
VERB
start, put into action
Synonyms
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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
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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.

Example Sentences

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How one could assemble a political coalition to implement them was the mystery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

She plans to implement some of the lessons from that game against Texas.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

In the United States, the Catholic Church has campaigned against human composting wherever legislation has been introduced to implement it.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Seama explains, "The underwater location allows us to implement systematic, large-scale surveys."

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

From the moment Mr. Carter hired him and placed him in charge of operations, the Captain began to implement the latest in mining technology.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.