Definition

To attach a part of one plant to another so that they grow together, or to establish something firmly.

Example

The gardener decided to engraft a new variety of apple onto the existing tree.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about the new gardening technique where you engraft different plants together?

Yeah, I read that it can create some really interesting hybrids!

I want to try it with my roses and some fruit trees.

That sounds like a fun project — I’d love to see how that engraft turns out!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Engraft is formed from "en-" (meaning to cause to be in) and "graft" (from Old English "graeft", meaning to insert or join). The word "engraft" means to cause something to be inserted or joined, particularly in the context of plants or ideas.

Memory Tip

Think of 'causing to be in' ('en-') and 'joining' ('graft') — that's how engraft means to insert or join something.

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