Domesticate Definition

domesticate
verb
  1. adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment; "domesticate oats"; "tame the soil"
  2. overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable; "He tames lions for the circus"; "reclaim falcons"
  3. make fit for cultivation, domestic life, and service to humans; "The horse was domesticated a long time ago"; "The wolf was tamed and evolved into the house dog"

"Domesticate" in song lyrics

See how domesticate is used in real songs:

  • "Three, two, one, domesticate!"
    Aesop Rock — Mars Attacks

Usage tips for "domesticate"

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