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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

  • Dwell
  • Inhabit
  • Live

Hyponyms

  • Tent
  • Shack
  • Bivouac
  • Domicile
  • Reside
  • Lodge In
  • Camp Out
  • Room
  • Live Together
  • Neighbour
  • Encamp
  • Domiciliate
  • Shack Up

Related Words

  • Population (noun)

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.

Hypernyms

  • Fill Up
  • Make Full

Related Words

  • Population (noun)
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