Dictionary entry details
• IMPLEMENT (noun)
Meaning:
Instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("implement" is a kind of...):
instrumentality; instrumentation (an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "implement"):
bar (a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon)
fishgig; fizgig; gig; lance; spear (an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish)
spike (a long sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal))
sports implement (an implement used in a sport)
stick (an implement consisting of a length of wood)
stick (a long thin implement resembling a length of wood)
stirrer (an implement used for stirring)
strickle (a tool used to level off grain or other granular material in a measure)
swab (implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound or obtain a specimen of a secretion)
flyswat; flyswatter; swatter (an implement with a flat part (of mesh or plastic) and a long handle; used to kill insects)
tool (an implement used in the practice of a vocation)
tuning fork (a metal implement with two prongs that gives a fixed tone when struck; used to tune musical instruments)
utensil (an implement for practical use (especially in a household))
writing implement (an implement that is used to write)
snuffer (a cone-shaped implement with a handle; for extinguishing candles)
sharpener (any implement that is used to make something (an edge or a point) sharper)
rod (a long thin implement made of metal or wood)
beater (an implement for beating)
brush (an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle)
buff; buffer (an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring))
candlesnuffer (an implement with a small cup at the end of a handle; used to extinguish the flame of a candle)
cleaning implement (any of a large class of implements used for cleaning)
eraser (an implement used to erase something)
fire iron (metal fireside implements)
flail (an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing)
hook (a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something)
branding iron; iron (implement used to brand live stock)
leather strip (implement consisting of a strip of leather)
needle (a sharp pointed implement (usually steel))
oar (an implement used to propel or steer a boat)
• IMPLEMENT (verb)
Meaning:
Apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design
Classified under:
Verbs of political and social activities and events
Context example:
implement a procedure
Hypernyms (to "implement" is one way to...):
apply; employ; use; utilise; utilize (put into service; make work or employ (something) for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s something
Meaning:
Ensure observance of laws and rules
Classified under:
Verbs of political and social activities and events
Synonyms:
enforce; implement; apply
Context example:
Apply the rules to everyone
Hypernyms (to "implement" is one way to...):
compel; obligate; oblige (force or compel somebody to do something)
Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "implement"):
execute; run (carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine)
execute (carry out the legalities of)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s something
Meaning:
Pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue
Classified under:
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.
Synonyms:
follow out; follow up; put through; carry out; follow through; implement; go through
Context examples:
Did he go through with the treatment? / He implemented a new economic plan / She followed up his recommendations with a written proposal
Hypernyms (to "implement" is one way to...):
complete; finish (come or bring to a finish or an end)
Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "implement"):
adhere (follow through or carry out a plan without deviation)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s something
