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Populate Definition & Meaning

populate
verb
  1. inhabit or live in; be an inhabitant of; "People lived in Africa millions of years ago"; "The people inhabited the islands that are now deserted"; "this kind of fish dwells near the bottom of the ocean"; "deer are populating the woods"
  2. fill with inhabitants; "populate the forest with deer and wild boar for hunting"

"Populate" in song lyrics

See how populate is used in real songs:

  • "Put us on the flyer, watch the crowd populate"
    LMNO — Always
  • "It was time to copulate but we didn't want to populate"
    MC Paul Barman — The Joy of Your World
  • "We originate, from the Asiatic populate"
    M.M.O. f/ Ice Grillz — Stop Playing Games

Usage tips for "populate"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "populate" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for populate to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does populate mean?
inhabit or live in; be an inhabitant of; "People lived in Africa millions of years ago"; "The people inhabited the islands that are now deserted"; "this kind of fish dwells near the bottom of the ocean"; "deer are populating the woods" fill with inhabitants; "populate the forest with deer and wild boar for hunting"
What part of speech is populate?
Populate is a verb.
How many definitions does populate have?
Populate has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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