implant
word
Definition
To put something, usually an artificial object, into the body by surgery. It can also mean to firmly fix an idea or feeling.
Usage & Nuances
'Implant' is used as both a verb and a noun. In medical contexts, it's usually formal ('dental implant', 'implant a device'). As a verb, it's often followed by 'in/into' ('implant a chip into the skin'). As a noun, refers to the object itself. Also used metaphorically for ideas or beliefs.
Example Sentences
The doctor will implant a tiny chip under her skin.
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He needs a heart implant to survive.
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A dental implant can replace a missing tooth.
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It took hours to implant the device, but the surgery went well.
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She tried to implant the idea of travel in her children’s minds.
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After my surgery, the implant felt strange at first but now I’m used to it.
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