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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
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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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Foa created an ecosystem to implement her therapy, training thousands of professionals and developing manuals and workbooks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Again, not a word about the coercive therapeutic context in which vulnerable minors will be subjected to those “ideas” and pressed to implement them.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Last month, her family took legal action against the Los Angeles Unified School District, alleging that school officials failed to investigate reports of bullying, adequately supervise student interactions or implement effective safety measures.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Our preferred approach for aggressive traders who have the resources is to implement a risk-reversal strategy.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

He didn’t feel like surprising her when she was armed with a sharp gardening implement.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

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