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
  • For over 30 years, Adam has cultivated connections with fisheries and sourced pristine seafood for high-end restaurants, hotels, and country clubs across the tri-state area.
    Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Synthetic diamonds are cultivated in laboratories, prioritizing durability over aesthetics to withstand the harsh drilling conditions.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of cultivated
Adjective
  • African Penguin—Found In The Southern Coast Of Africa Along the southern coast of Namibia and South Africa, a penguin species is notable for being relatively tame, allowing close approaches by humans.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
  • The naysayers were right about one thing: Our gatherings are tamer and involve little to no wine, but my internal organs are grateful.
    Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of tame
Adjective
  • Once completed, the hydrogen produced from natural gas will be used to power the refining and chemicals plants, as well as producing ammonia, a key ingredient in fertilizer, for both domestic and international uses.
    David Blackmon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Biden did later name Tanden as his domestic policy adviser, a position that did not require Senate confirmation.
    Elena Moore, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of domestic
Verb
  • The drone was used initially to communicate with the child.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Creating Employee-Forward Workplaces There have been a number of major changes post-Covid-19 pandemic to how offices are both designed and used.
    Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of used
Verb
  • Your body feels the cue for how the space is intended to be utilized.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • How was the space utilized—for collaboration or independent work?
    Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of utilized
Verb
  • The series will be produced by Hello Sunshine, Fake Empire, and Amazon MGM Studios.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This classic rivalry has not produced a score of more than 40 points since 2013.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of produced
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