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domesticate

verb

/dəˈmɛstɪkeɪt/

Meaning

to tame an animal for use by humans; to adapt something for domestic use

Humans domesticated dogs thousands of years ago.

tame, train, cultivate, adapt, subdue

wild, untamed, feral

domesticate animals, domesticate plants, domesticate species

to mark or discolor something permanently; a spot or mark left behind

to make something possible; to give someone the ability to do something

Give strength or energy to something.

to carve or shape something by cutting off small pieces; to gradually reduce

to restore someone to health, normal life, or a good condition after illness, injury, or imprisonmen...

to become or make something larger in amount, number, or degree