Synonyms for

Populate

Verb / ˈpɑ:pjʌˌleɪt / Another word for populate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To inhabit or live in a place.

Synonyms & similar words

dwell live inhabit inhabit dwell reside live occupy settle people colonize fill throng crowd overflow flood swarm teem bustle thrive proliferate multiply breed

Example sentences

  1. The small village is sparsely populated.
  2. The forest is populated with many different animals.
  3. Many people populate the city.
  4. The planet is not yet populated by humans.
  5. The beach is populated with tourists during the summer.

Quotes

  • The world is populated in the main by people who should not exist. - George Bernard Shaw
  • The Earth is what we all have in common, and it is our responsibility to populate it with things that are beautiful. - Madeleine L'Engle
  • The universe seems full of good men, even if there are only a handful of them in real life. They are mostly populated by the losers. - Paul Theroux

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