NYT Dictionary

IMPLEMENT

/ˈɪmpləmənt/
VerbNounIM-ple-mentim-ple-ment · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2021, 2023, 2025

Meaning

To bring about; to put into practice; to carry out.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Late Latin implēmentum (“a filling up”), from Latin impleō (“to fill up”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

executerealizeactualizematerializeembodyaccomplishenforceapplyadministeragent

Antonyms

disrealizeexempt

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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