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plant

/ˈplænt/

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noun

plural plants

[count] a living thing that grows in the ground, usually has leaves or flowers, and needs sun and water to survive

a cotton plant

plant and animal life - see also houseplant, pot plant

a building or factory where something is made

an auto plant

an ice-cream plant - see also power plant

b US :the land, buildings, and equipment of an organization

the college's physical plant

something that is put in a place to trick or confuse people

He claimed police left the glove at the crime scene as a plant. [=as false evidence to make it look like he committed the crime]

a person who is put in a place as a spy or for a secret purpose

The gangsters never suspected that he was a police plant.

verb

plants; planted; planting

[+ obj] to put (a seed, flower, or plant) in the ground to grow

He planted the seeds.

I planted corn this year.

to fill (an area) with seeds, flowers, or plants

I planted the border with roses.

a field planted with corn

to put or place (something) in the ground

She planted stakes in the garden to hold the vines.

to put or place (something or yourself) firmly or forcefully on a surface or in a particular position

He planted a punch on the other boxer's nose. [=he punched the other boxer's nose]

She planted a big kiss on his cheek. [=she gave him a big kiss on his cheek]

I firmly planted my feet and refused to move.

He planted himself in front of the TV and stayed there.

to put (someone or something) in a place secretly

Terrorists planted a bomb in the bus station.

She claims that the police planted the drugs in her car.

The police officers were accused of planting evidence at the scene. [=placing objects at the scene to make someone seem guilty of a crime]

He was a spy planted in the office by a rival company.

to cause (a story, rumor, etc.) to be reported or talked about usually for some secret purpose

Someone planted a rumor saying that he had died.

They planted a story in the press about her mental problems.

to cause (an idea, feeling, etc.) to be in someone's mind

She planted the first seeds of doubt in my mind.

The story planted the idea of starting my own business in my mind. [=the story made me think of starting my own business]

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