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COLONISES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Colonises.

Colonises - as a verb

Settle as a colony; of countries in the developing world

Example: "Europeans colonized africa in the 17th century"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
colonize
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
decolonise

Settle as colonists or establish a colony (in)

Example: "The british colonized the east coast"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
colonize

Example Sentences

"The ant colonises the anthill."
"The bacteria colonises the surface of the skin."
"The plant colonises new areas of the forest."
"The invasive species colonises the native habitat."
"The mold colonises the damp walls of the basement."
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Word Game Points

Is COLONISES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, colonises is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COLONISES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is COLONISES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, colonises is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COLONISES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is COLONISES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, colonises is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COLONISES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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