Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- v. To plant (something) again or in a new place: separated and replanted the perennials.
- v. To supply with new plants: replant a window box.
- v. To reattach (an organ or limbs, for example) surgically to the original site.
- n. Something replanted.
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- To plant again.
- Figuratively, to reinstate.
- n. That which is replanted.
Wiktionary
- v. To plant again, especially to plant using different plants, or in a different design
GNU Webster's 1913
- v. To plant again.
WordNet 3.0
- v. plant again or anew
Examples
“Now, a certain variety is being planted, but each time it is necessary to replant, that is to say, to replace those plants which are not developing properly, seedlings of higher quality will be used, hybrid seedlings, which have a much higher yield but which also require greater knowledge.”
“Experts from the Colorado Association of Lawn Care Professionals, Front Range Community College, area Scout troops and dozens of others have volunteered to "replant" Riverside beginning Wednesday, which is Earth Day.”
“Unless post-evangelicals can "replant" our movement in the”
“Cal had donated money to clean up the highway and to replant the groves.”
“His losses are protected by crop insurance, but he said he won't be able to replant this year.”
USA Today: Officials hope temporary levee will save Iowa town
“I am planning to create a series of large airy salons adorned with painted ceilings and gilt boiseries, replant the gardens and restock the lakes, build glasshouses to grow tropical fruits never yet to be tasted on our shores, and, in short, make it the envy of all Europe—including the French—I suppose especially the French.”
“In September, they will replant some trees and landscape the area.”
The Washington Post: Falls Church community braces for rail yard expansion
“His office estimates the effort has cost hundreds of thousands of pounds, including legal costs and a £ 50,000 clean-up effort to remove garbage and feces and to replant grass and flower beds.”
The Wall Street Journal: Westminster Squatters Just Aren't on Wills and Kate's Guest List
“Mohammad Ashraf, a farmer, says he's the only one in his village who was able to replant this fall because he borrowed money.”
“Plant new fruit in a fresh position to avoid replant disease and mulch with well-rotted compost, as they are surface rooting and prefer life cool, moist and free draining.”
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Do That Again! ~~ "Re-verbs"
List of verbs that begin with re-, meaning to repeat a specific action or process - reappraise, for example.
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