DOMESTICATE
(verb, noun)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Domesticate.
How to pronounce domesticate:
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Domesticate - as a verb
Adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment
Example: "Domesticate oats"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cultivate14naturalise10naturalize19tame6Overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable
Example: "He tames lions for the circus"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
domesticise16domesticize25reclaim11tame6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make fit for cultivation, domestic life, and service to humans
Example: "The horse was domesticated a long time ago"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tame6Domesticate - as a noun
An animal or plant that has been domesticated.
Example Sentences
"The ancient Egyptians were among the first to domesticate cats."
"Farmers have been able to domesticate wild plants for cultivation."
"She hoped to domesticate the feral dog she found in the park."
"It is difficult to fully domesticate certain species of wild animals."
"People have been trying to domesticate wolves since ancient times."
Word Game Points
Is DOMESTICATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, domesticate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DOMESTICATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is DOMESTICATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, domesticate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDOMESTICATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is DOMESTICATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, domesticate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDOMESTICATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
