| Main Entry: | implement |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | agent, tool |
Synonyms: |
apparatus, appliance, contraption, contrivance, device, equipment, gadget, instrument, machine, utensil |
| Main Entry: | implement |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | start, put into action |
Synonyms: |
achieve, actualize, bring about, carry out, complete, effect, enable, enforce, execute, fulfill, invoke, make good, make possible, materialize, perform, provide the means, put into effect, realize, resolve |
Antonyms: |
cancel, cease, delay, halt, hinder, pause, stop |
| Main Entry: | apparatus |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | equipment with a purpose |
Synonyms: |
accoutrement, appliance, black box, contraption, device, dingbat, doodad, doohickey, furnishings, gaff, gear, gimcrack, gimmick, gizmo, grabber, habiliments, idiot box, implement, jigger, job*, machine, machinery, means, mechanism, outfit, paraphernalia, provisions, setup, stuff, supplies, tackle, thingamajig, tools, utensils, whatchamacallit, whatsis, whosis, widget |
| Main Entry: | appliance |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | machine, usually with domestic purpose |
Synonyms: |
apparatus, device, gadget, implement, instrument, mechanism, tool |
| Main Entry: | apply |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | put into use |
Synonyms: |
administer, assign, bring into play, bring to bear, employ, engage, execute, exercise, exploit, handle, implement, practice, utilize |
| Main Entry: | carry out |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | complete activity |
Synonyms: |
accomplish, achieve, carry through, consummate, discharge, effect, effectuate, execute, finalize, fulfill, implement, meet, perform, realize |
Antonyms: |
leave, not finish, stop |
| Main Entry: | contrivance |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | gadget |
Synonyms: |
apparatus, appliance, brainchild, coinage, contraption, convenience, creation, device, discovery, engine, equipment, gear, gimcrack, harness, implement, instrument, invention, machine, material, mechanism, tackle, thingamabob, thingamajig, tool, utensil, whatsis, widget |
| Main Entry: | device |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | instrument, tool |
Synonyms: |
Rube Goldberg invention, accessory, agent, apparatus, appliance, arrangement, article, construction, contraption, contrivance, creation, doohickey, equipment, expedient, gadget, gear, gimmick, implement, invention, machine, makeshift, material, means, mechanism, medium, outfit, resort, resource, rigging, shift, tackle, thingamabob, utensil, whatchamacallit, whatnot, whatsit |
| Main Entry: | dispense |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | operate, administer |
Synonyms: |
apply, carry out, command, direct, discharge, enforce, execute, handle, implement, manage, maneuver, manipulate, swing, undertake, wield |
| Main Entry: | drill |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | tool for boring |
Synonyms: |
auger, awl, bit, borer, corkscrew, countersink, dibble, gimlet, implement, jackhammer, punch, riveter, rotary tool, trepan, trephine, wimble |