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. Konrad Szymanski:

   I don't see a possibility to implement this decision and I can't see it happen also in most EU countries. This decision is dead, it was not being implemented from the very beginning and nothing points to the fact that the majority of EU countries would implement it.

2. The Advisory Council:

   It concludes that removal from nationally directed versions of Google's search services within the EU is the appropriate means to implement the ruling at this stage.

3. Andy Biggs:

   Stage legislatures were having difficulties sometimes with their executive office of the governors, they were fighting the federal government, whether it be with mandated lockdowns or implied mandated lockdowns...and having served in the state legislature in Arizona for a while, it seemed to me we spend so much time responding to federal issues, it would be good if we could get some synergy back and forth and open up communication that might be more direct between the Freedom Caucus and conservative members of Congress and the conservative members of the state legislatures, we grappled with how best to do that, and once we came to this idea that we should have state affiliated freedom caucuses, and then the question was how do you implement, how do you create the infrastructure to do that, and that's what we've been working on for quite some time.

4. The HHS:

   Behavioral health is a priority for the Department of Health and Human Services. The COVID-19 pandemic has made clear the need to invest resources in our nation's mental health and address the inequities that still exist around behavioral health care. That's why we are making this historic investment in mental health and substance use services, in addition, this national problem calls for Department-wide coordination to address the issue. That's why I am convening the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council to work across HHS to facilitate collaboration and strategic planning as we implement our behavioral health agenda.

5. Mohammad Mahameed:

   After we implement this pact there will be even more progress on the ground, our backers have a perceptive vision and they see who is effective on the ground and support them.