deforest
Translation
to clear of forests, to cut down trees
Examples
Large areas of the Amazon have been deforested.
Large areas of the Amazon have been deforested.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to clear an area of trees Large areas of the Amazon have been deforested.
Similar Words
Synonyms: clear, denude; Antonyms: afforest, reforest
Etymology
From the prefix 'de-' (removal) + 'forest'. Literally 'to remove the forest'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'de-' as meaning 'undo' or 'remove'. To deforest is to 'undo' a forest.