Definition

A plant or animal that has been adapted to live in a human environment.

Example

The domesticate is often more dependent on humans for survival than its wild counterparts.

Conversation

Did you know that some animals can be domesticate over time?

Yeah, I've heard that! It's fascinating how they adapt to live with humans.

Exactly! Even plants can be domesticate for farming.

Right, it’s amazing how both animals and plants change to fit our needs.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To train or adapt an animal or plant to live in a human environment and be useful to people.

Example

Farmers have learned to domesticate various animals for their needs.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how people domesticate animals like dogs and cats?

Yeah, it's fascinating how they adapt to living with us.

I wonder what it takes to domesticate a wild animal, like a fox.

Root Explanation

**Domesticate** → It is formed from "domus" (meaning house) and the suffix "-icate" (indicating to make or to render). The word "domesticate" means to make something suitable for living in a house or to tame animals for human use.

Memory Tip

Think of making something suitable for a 'house' ('domus') — that's why domesticate means to tame or adapt for home life.

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