implement
English Thesaurus
1. instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | instrumentality, instrumentation, |
| definition | : | an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | bar, |
| definition | : | a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | beater, |
| definition | : | an implement for beating (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | brush, |
| definition | : | an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | buff, buffer, |
| definition | : | an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | candlesnuffer, |
| definition | : | an implement with a small cup at the end of a handle; used to extinguish the flame of a candle (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | eraser, |
| definition | : | an implement used to erase something (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | fire iron, |
| definition | : | metal fireside implements (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | flail, |
| definition | : | an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | hook, |
| definition | : | a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | branding iron, iron, |
| definition | : | implement used to brand live stock (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | leather strip, |
| definition | : | implement consisting of a strip of leather (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | needle, |
| definition | : | a sharp pointed implement (usually steel) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | oar, |
| definition | : | an implement used to propel or steer a boat (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | rod, |
| definition | : | a long thin implement made of metal or wood (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | sharpener, |
| definition | : | any implement that is used to make something (an edge or a point) sharper (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | snuffer, |
| definition | : | a cone-shaped implement with a handle; for extinguishing candles (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | fishgig, fizgig, gig, lance, spear, |
| definition | : | an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | spike, |
| definition | : | a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | sports implement, |
| definition | : | an implement used in a sport (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | stick, |
| definition | : | an implement consisting of a length of wood (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | stick, |
| definition | : | a long thin implement resembling a length of wood (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | stirrer, |
| definition | : | an implement used for stirring (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | strickle, |
| definition | : | a tool or rod used to level off grain or other granular material that is heaped in a measure (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | swab, |
| definition | : | 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 (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | flyswat, flyswatter, swatter, |
| definition | : | an implement with a flat part (of mesh or plastic) and a long handle; used to kill insects (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | tool, |
| definition | : | an implement used in the practice of a vocation (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | tuning fork, |
| definition | : | a metal implement with two prongs that gives a fixed tone when struck; used to tune musical instruments (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | utensil, |
| definition | : | an implement for practical use (especially in a household) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | writing implement, |
| definition | : | an implement that is used to write (noun.artifact) |
2. pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | complete, finish, |
| definition | : | come or bring to a finish or an end (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | adhere, |
| definition | : | follow through or carry out a plan without deviation (verb.change) |
3. apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design (verb.social)
| hypernym | : | apply, employ, use, utilise, utilize, |
| definition | : | put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose (verb.consumption) |
4. ensure observance of laws and rules (verb.social)
| hyponym | : | execute, run, |
| definition | : | carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | execute, |
| definition | : | carry out the legalities of (verb.social) |
5. instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | implement, |
| definition | : | apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design (verb.social) |
6. pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue (verb.change)
| derivation | : | follow-through, |
| definition | : | carrying some project or intention to full completion (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | follow-up, followup, |
| definition | : | an activity that continues something that has already begun or that repeats something that has already been done (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | follow-up, followup, |
| definition | : | a piece of work that exploits or builds on earlier work (noun.artifact) |
7. apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design (verb.social)
| derivation | : | effectuation, implementation, |
| definition | : | the act of implementing (providing a practical means for accomplishing something); carrying into effect (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | implement, |
| definition | : | instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end (noun.artifact) |
8. ensure observance of laws and rules (verb.social)
| antonym | : | exempt, free, relieve, |
| definition | : | grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to (verb.social) |
| derivation | : | enforcement, |
| definition | : | the act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | enforcer, hatchet man, |
| definition | : | one whose job it is to execute unpleasant tasks for a superior (noun.person) |
9. instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | implement, |
| definition | : | apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design (verb.social) |
10. pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue (verb.change)
| derivation | : | follow-through, |
| definition | : | carrying some project or intention to full completion (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | follow-up, followup, |
| definition | : | an activity that continues something that has already begun or that repeats something that has already been done (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | follow-up, followup, |
| definition | : | a piece of work that exploits or builds on earlier work (noun.artifact) |
11. apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design (verb.social)
| derivation | : | effectuation, implementation, |
| definition | : | the act of implementing (providing a practical means for accomplishing something); carrying into effect (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | implement, |
| definition | : | instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end (noun.artifact) |
12. ensure observance of laws and rules (verb.social)
| antonym | : | exempt, free, relieve, |
| definition | : | grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to (verb.social) |
| derivation | : | enforcement, |
| definition | : | the act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | enforcer, hatchet man, |
| definition | : | one whose job it is to execute unpleasant tasks for a superior (noun.person) |
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