transplant
Translation
to transplant
Examples
They will transplant the kidney tomorrow.
They will transplant the kidney tomorrow.
We should transplant the roses in spring.
We should transplant the roses in spring.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((from sb./sth.)) ((to/into sb./sth.)) to move (an organ, plant, etc.) to another place or person. They will transplant the kidney tomorrow.
Similar Words
Synonyms: relocate, repot, graft
Etymology
From 'trans-' (across) + 'plant'. Literally 'to plant across' from one place to another.
Memory Tips
Think of 'transferring' a 'plant' from one pot to another, or an organ from one person to another.