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DOMESTICATING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Domesticating.

Domesticating - as a verb

Adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment

Example: "Domesticate oats"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cultivatenaturalisenaturalizetame

Overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable

Example: "He tames lions for the circus"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
domesticisedomesticizereclaimtame
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make fit for cultivation, domestic life, and service to humans

Example: "The horse was domesticated a long time ago"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tame

Example Sentences

"He is domesticating a wild horse to use for riding."
"The villagers have been domesticating wolves to serve as guards."
"She is currently domesticating a stray cat she found in the neighborhood."
"The process of domesticating these plants took several years."
"The ancient Egyptians were experts in domesticating birds."
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Word Game Points

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

DOMESTICATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is DOMESTICATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, domesticating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DOMESTICATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is DOMESTICATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, domesticating is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DOMESTICATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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