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1domesticate

verb do·mes·ti·cate \də-ˈmes-ti-ˌkāt\

: to breed or train (an animal) to need and accept the care of human beings : to tame (an animal)

: to grow (a plant) for human use

: to train (someone) to behave in an appropriate way at home (such as by using good manners, being polite, being helpful, etc.)

do·mes·ti·cat·eddo·mes·ti·cat·ing

Full Definition of DOMESTICATE

transitive verb
1
:  to bring into domestic use :  adopt
2
:  to adapt (an animal or plant) to life in intimate association with and to the advantage of humans
3
:  to make domestic :  fit for domestic life
4
:  to bring to the level of ordinary people
do·mes·ti·ca·tion \-ˌmes-ti-ˈkā-shən\ noun
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First Known Use of DOMESTICATE

circa 1639

Other Agriculture/Gardening Terms

fallow, graft, heirloom, loam, potash, soilage, swath, tilth, windfall

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2domesticate

noun do·mes·ti·cate \-kət, -ˌkāt\

Definition of DOMESTICATE

:  a domesticated animal or plant

First Known Use of DOMESTICATE

1951

Other Agriculture/Gardening Terms

fallow, graft, heirloom, loam, potash, soilage, swath, tilth, windfall
DOMESTICATED Defined for Kids

domesticate

verb do·mes·ti·cate \də-ˈme-sti-ˌkāt\
do·mes·ti·cat·eddo·mes·ti·cat·ing

Definition of DOMESTICATE for Kids

:  to bring under the control of and make usable by humans <Humans domesticated dogs thousands of years ago.>

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