Definition of Domesticate
Domesticate
Do·mes·ti·cate
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To tame or train an animal to live with humans.
e.g. The zookeeper worked to domesticate the wild wolves.
(verb)
to make someone enjoy the home environment, with all the responsibilities included;
e.g. He had eventually domesticated her and her wanderlust, and he thought maybe now that she was used to living with him that she would be more willing to marry.
(verb)
to cultivate a plant or animal for food;
e.g. Potatoes and carrots were domesticated thousands of years ago.
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