Grafter

Pronunciation: /ˈɡræftər/

Definitions of grafter

noun a person who engages in dishonest or illegal activities in order to gain money or power

Example Sentences

A1 He is a hardworking grafter who never gives up.

A2 The grafter worked tirelessly to finish the project on time.

B1 As a grafter, she is always looking for ways to improve her skills.

B2 The company values grafters who are dedicated and committed to their work.

C1 The grafter's perseverance and determination paid off in the end.

C2 The grafter's work ethic and professionalism set a high standard for the team.

Examples of grafter in a Sentence

formal The grafter worked diligently to complete the project ahead of schedule.

informal My friend is a real grafter, always putting in the extra hours at work.

slang He's a proper grafter, always hustling to make some extra cash.

figurative Being a successful entrepreneur requires being a grafter and constantly seeking new opportunities.

Grammatical Forms of grafter

• past tense: grafted
• plural: grafters
• comparative: more grafting
• superlative: most grafting
• present tense: grafts
• future tense: will graft
• perfect tense: have grafted
• continuous tense: is grafting
• singular: grafter
• positive degree: hard worker
• infinitive: to graft
• gerund: grafting
• participle: grafted

Origin and Evolution of grafter

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'grafter' originated from the Old French word 'graftour' which meant 'a person who grafts or inserts a shoot into a plant'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'grafter' evolved to also refer to a person who engages in dishonest or illegal activities to gain money or advantage, such as a corrupt official or a swindler.