Populate (Verb)
Meaning 1
Be an inhabitant of or reside in; "People lived in Africa millions of years ago"; "The people inhabited the islands that are now deserted"; "this kind of fish dwells near the bottom of the ocean"; "deer are populating the woods".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- Early humans were known to populate various parts of the continent over 10,000 years ago.
- The people of a small village populated the island for centuries before it was abandoned.
- Deer are populating the woods surrounding the national park due to the recent conservation efforts.
- A wide array of marine life populates the coral reef making it a popular spot for snorkeling.
- Several species of endangered birds are slowly populating the protected wetlands once again.
Synonyms
Hyponyms
- Tent
- Shack
- Bivouac
- Domicile
- Reside
- Lodge In
- Camp Out
- Room
- Live Together
- Neighbour
- Encamp
- Domiciliate
- Shack Up
Related Words
Meaning 2
Fill with inhabitants; "populate the forest with deer and wild boar for hunting".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The scientists began to populate the island with various species of plants and animals that were native to the region.
- To attract tourists, the area was populated with a variety of wildlife to create opportunities for birdwatchers and nature lovers.
- Game reserves were established to populate vast expanses of land with animals for hunting.
- The new theme park was populated with animatronic dinosaurs and other life-like creatures to create an immersive experience for visitors.
- By introducing more fish into the lake, conservationists aimed to populate the aquatic ecosystem with a healthy balance of species.