CEFR B2

engraft

verb

Meaning

To join or implant something, such as a scion or bud, onto another plant so that they will grow together as a single unit.

Examples

The nursery taught us how to engraft fruit tree varieties to improve their yield.
They engrafted a disease-resistant rootstock onto the struggling vine.

Synonyms: graft, implant, bud, graft on

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engraft (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈɡræft/

Definition

To join or implant something, such as a scion or bud, onto another plant so that they will grow together as a single unit.

Examples

The nursery taught us how to engraft fruit tree varieties to improve their yield.
They engrafted a disease-resistant rootstock onto the struggling vine.
It is a delicate process to engraft a rose cutting onto a wild rose bush.

How to Use engraft

engraft onto (prepositional phrase): To attach or join one plant part (like a scion or bud) onto another plant. — "The gardener will engraft the new variety onto the existing tree."
engraft something into something (prepositional phrase): To introduce or implant an idea, quality, or habit into a person or system. — "The program aims to engraft a sense of community into the new residents."

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