Replant: meaning, definitions and examples

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replant

 

[ riหหˆplษ‘หnt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

gardening

To plant something again in a different location or after removing it from its original place.

Synonyms

relocate, relocate, transplant.

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Word Description / Examples
replant

Same as above. This word is often used when discussing moving plants or trees from one place to another, typically in the context of gardening or farming. It implies planting again in a new location.

  • We need to replant these flowers because they aren't getting enough sunlight here
relocate

This is a more general term and can be used for moving not just plants but also people, animals, or businesses to a new place.

  • The company plans to relocate its headquarters to a bigger city
transplant

This term is used both in medical scenarios, describing the transfer of organs or tissues from one body to another, and in botany, where it refers to moving plants to a different location. In both cases, it involves a more complex process

  • The patient needs a heart transplant
  • We had to transplant the young trees from the nursery to the garden

Examples of usage

  • He decided to replant the flowers in the backyard.
  • After the storm, they had to replant the trees that were uprooted.
Context #2 | Verb

environmental conservation

To plant trees or vegetation in an area that has been deforested or damaged, with the aim of restoring the ecosystem.

Synonyms

reforest, repopulate, revegetate.

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replant

Use this word when talking about planting plants or trees again in areas where they were previously removed or destroyed. It is often used in gardening, agriculture, or ecological restoration.

  • After the wildfire, volunteers came to replant the forest.
  • We need to replant the flower beds for the spring season.
repopulate

This term is broader and can be used for introducing plants, animals, or even human populations back into an area. It does not necessarily involve the method of planting and can refer to any form of population restoration.

  • The government plans to repopulate the area with native wildlife.
  • Initiatives are underway to repopulate rural villages that have been abandoned.
reforest

This term is specific to planting trees in a forested area that has been deforested or degraded. It is often used in environmental and conservation contexts.

  • The organization aims to reforest over 1,000 hectares of land each year.
  • Efforts to reforest the Amazon have been gaining international support.
revegetate

This word is used when planting vegetation in areas that have been stripped of plants, like eroded land or areas disturbed by construction. It includes all types of plants, not just trees.

  • The construction company had to revegetate the land after the project was completed.
  • Revegetation efforts helped to stabilize the soil in the eroded hillside.

Examples of usage

  • The organization plans to replant the forest to promote biodiversity.
  • Volunteers are needed to help replant the mangrove trees along the coast.

Translations

Translations of the word "replant" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น replantar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคจเคƒ เคฐเฅ‹เคชเคฃ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช umsetzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menanam kembali

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตัะฐะดะถัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przesadzaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ†ๆค

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท replanter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ replantar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yeniden dikmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ค์‹œ ์‹ฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุนุงุฏุฉ ุบุฑุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™esadit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ presadiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‡ๆ–ฐ็งๆค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ presaditi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ endurrรฆkta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะนั‚ะฐ ะพั‚ั‹ั€า“ั‹ะทัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ แƒ’แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™zษ™dษ™n ษ™kmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ replantar

Etymology

The word 'replant' originated from the combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'plant'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. The concept of replanting has been practiced for centuries, especially in agriculture and gardening to ensure the growth and sustainability of plants and trees.

See also: implant, plant, plantain, plantation, planted, planting, plants, replanting, transplant, unplanted.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,997 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.