Synonyms for implement
ˈɪm plə mənt; -ˌmɛntim·ple·ment

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1. implement

   A tool is something that is both contrived and used for extending the force of an intelligent agent to something that is to be operated upon. Those things by which pacific and industrial operations are performed are alone properly called tools, those designed for warlike purposes being designated weapons. An instrument is anything through which power is applied and a result produced; in general usage, the word is of considerably wider meaning than tool; as, a piano is a musical instrument. Instrument is the word usually applied to tools used in scientific pursuits; as, we speak of a surgeon's or an optician's instruments. An implement is a mechanical agency considered with reference to some specific purpose to which it is adapted; as, an agricultural implement; implements of war. Implement is a less technical and artificial term than tool. The paw of a tiger might be termed a terrible implement, but not a tool. A utensil is that which may be used for some special purpose; the word is especially applied to articles used for domestic or agricultural purposes; as, kitchen utensils; farming utensils. An appliance is that which is or may be applied to the accomplishment of a result, either independently or as subordinate to something more extensive or important; every mechanical tool is an appliance, but not every appliance is a tool; the traces of a harness are appliances for traction, but they are not tools. Mechanism is a word of wide meaning, denoting any combination of mechanical devices for united action. A machine in the most general sense is any mechanical instrument for the conversion of motion; in this sense a lever is a machine; but in more commonly accepted usage a machine is distinguished from a tool by its complexity, and by the combination and coordination of powers and movements for the production of a result. A chisel by itself is a tool; when it is set so as to be operated by a crank and pitman, the entire mechanism is called a machine; as, a mortising-machine. An apparatus may be a machine, but the word is commonly used for a collection of distinct articles to be used in connection or combination for a certain purpose — a mechanical equipment; as, the apparatus of a gymnasium; especially, for a collection of appliances for some scientific purpose; as, a chemical or surgical apparatus; an apparatus may include many tools, instruments, or implements. Implement is for the most part and utensil is altogether restricted to the literal sense; instrument, machine, and tool have figurative use, instrument being used largely in a good, tool always in a bad sense; machine inclines to the unfavorable sense, as implying that human agents are made mechanically subservient to some controlling will; as, an instrument of Providence; the tool of a tyrant; a political machine.

   Synonyms:
   apparatus, appliance, instrument, machine, mechanism, tool, utensil, weapon

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1. implement

   Synonyms:
   instrument, utensil, tool, appliance

   Antonyms:
   labor, work, science, art, manufacture, agriculture

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1. implementverb

   instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end

2. implementverb

   apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design

   "implement a procedure"

   Synonyms:
   follow out, put through, go through, follow up, follow through, carry out, apply, enforce

3. enforce, implement, applyverb

   ensure observance of laws and rules

   "Apply the rules to everyone";

   Synonyms:
   lend oneself, follow out, carry out, follow through, employ, give, go through, hold, utilise, put on, follow up, use, impose, enforce, practice, put through, utilize, go for, apply

4. follow through, follow up, follow out, carry out, implement, put through, go throughverb

   pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue

   "Did he go through with the treatment?"; "He implemented a new economic plan"; "She followed up his recommendations with a written proposal"

   Synonyms:
   follow out, carry out, fulfill, follow through, go across, execute, consume, experience, fulfil, go through, down, follow up, accomplish, carry through, action, run through, enforce, pass, put through, devour, apply, work through, see

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1. implementnoun

   Synonyms:
   instrument, tool, utensil

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1. List of paraphrases for "implement":

   implementation, implementing, apply, deploy, enforce, applying, execute, applied, implemented, run, application, fulfil, introduce, executive, perform, deploying, operationalize, pursue, enforcement, implements, comply, establish, execution, transpose, achieve, practice, deliver, undertake

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1. Sports Minister Hassan Wario:

   We are just going to meet with them and listen to their sentiments and come and implement them because what is important now is not arguing with them or them with us, what is important is to rectify whatever mistakes there are and take it through parliament and get the compliance and move on.

2. John Kerry:

   China had a particular approach that it wanted to make, that we agreed and respected to give them space to implement that, today in my conversation with the Chinese I made it very clear that has not worked and we cannot continue business as usual.

3. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying:

   The Chinese government's determination to implement 'one country, two systems' is unwavering and will not change.

4. President Benigno Aquino:

   You would need a large force to implement martial law and there is no guarantee it will produce positive results, it might generate more sympathy for the Abu Sayyaf.

5. Mary Carskadon:

   All those things, show me a grownup who is able to do that, it's putting a big burden on teens without much support to help them implement those changes.