domesticated 1 of 2

adjective

də-ˈme-sti-ˌkā-təd How to pronounce domesticated (audio)
Definition of domesticatednext
as in tamed
changed from the wild state so as to become useful and obedient to humans the domesticated horses are kept in a corral

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domesticated

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verb

past tense of domesticate
as in cultivated
to change (a wild animal or plant) over time to make it more suited to life with or use by humans Humans domesticated wolves to produce man's best friend.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for domesticated
  1. cultivated
  2. tame
  3. domestic
  4. used
  5. utilized
  6. produced
Verb
  • Trust Of The Heart Affective trust is the trust of the heart, cultivated when leaders authentically connect on an emotional level and demonstrate genuine empathy.
    Ricky Muddimer, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • For wine lovers seeking a casual, modern experience, Portland has cultivated a vibrant urban wine scene that offers an exciting alternative to California’s more traditional tasting rooms.
    Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of cultivated
Adjective
  • There is a hope, among Wall Street fund managers and labor economists alike, that hiring can remain steady and that — in defiance of the usual odds — the unemployment rate can sustain its tame levels for the foreseeable future.
    Talmon Joseph Smith, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
  • It can be used to de-frizz ends, define curls, or tame flyaways.
    Ashley Davis, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of tame
Adjective
  • Policies to protect domestic business are policies that are in the best interests of the country.
    Chris Westfall, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • However, since the league title in 2020, silverware has been restricted to domestic cups.
    The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of domestic
Verb
  • When used thoroughly, AI can allow faster decisions, boost output and shorten the time to market.
    Peter Benei, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Likewise, consumers should be aware of how their data is being used.
    Eva Epker, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of used
Verb
  • This throwback is one of many utilized in the league that the team should go back to permanently.
    Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The building hadn't operated as a church in several years, instead being utilized as a wedding venue for many in Indiana.
    Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of utilized
Verb
  • The record is produced by Bad Bunny’s frequent collaborators, La Paciencia, MAG and Tainy, along with Big Jay and Saox.
    Thania Garcia, Variety, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Its residents could work in sprawling meat packing plants and aluminum processing centers, often for the lowest wages, but the town itself would not see any of the tax dollars those industries produced.
    Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of produced
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