Synonyms for

Inhabit

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

Definition

to live in or occupy a place

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Common collocations

  • inhabit a place
  • inhabit the earth
  • inhabit a region
  • inhabit a city
  • inhabit a country
  • inhabit the world
  • inhabit a house

Word family

verb inhabit
adjective inhabitable

Usage note

Inhabit is typically used for living beings occupying a place, often for an extended period. It can also be used for abstract concepts occupying a space or time, like 'darkness inhabited the room'.

Example sentences

  1. The birds inhabit the trees in our backyard.
  2. The fish inhabit the lake.
  3. The animals that inhabit the desert are adapted to the hot climate.
  4. Humans are not the only species that inhabit the planet Earth.
  5. The house was uninhabited for many years before we bought it.

Quotes

  • The best way to predict the future is to invent it.
  • Inhabit yourself and you will seem less foreign.
  • The earth is what we all have in common.

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