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Domesticated

Verb / dʌˈmestʌˌkeɪtʌd / Another word for domesticated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The process of adapting wild animals or plants to live with humans and be useful to them.

Synonyms & similar words

domesticize domesticise cultivate tame reclaim naturalize naturalise domestic domesticate tame trained cultivated bred domestic housebroken accustomed habituated subdued docile trained controlled restrained disciplined groomed familiarized acclimatized adapted tamed desensitized

Example sentences

  1. Dogs are domesticated animals.
  2. The farmer domesticated the wild horses.
  3. She is trying to domesticate the stray cat.
  4. The process of domesticating plants is called agriculture.
  5. Domesticated animals are easier to take care of than wild animals.

Quotes

  • A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself. - Josh Billings
  • All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others. - George Orwell
  • The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. - Mahatma Gandhi

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