domesticate
Translation
to domesticate, to tame
Examples
Humans domesticated dogs thousands of years ago.
Humans domesticated dogs thousands of years ago.
These plants have been domesticated for centuries.
These plants have been domesticated for centuries.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to tame an animal or grow a plant for human use Humans domesticated dogs thousands of years ago.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tame, cultivate; Antonyms: let run wild
Etymology
From Latin 'domesticus' (belonging to the house). The '-ate' suffix makes it a verb.
Memory Tips
To make something 'domestic' (related to the home) is to 'domesticate' it.