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populate

[ˈpɒpjʊleɪt]

populate Definition

  • 1to live in a particular place and form its population
  • 2to fill a place with people or animals
  • 3to provide something with people or animals

Using populate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "populate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The island is populated by a small community of fishermen.

  • Example

    The city was rapidly populated during the industrial revolution.

  • Example

    The zoo has recently populated its new exhibit with exotic birds.

populate Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for populate

Phrases with populate

  • having a high number of people or animals living in a small area

    Example

    Tokyo is one of the most densely populated cities in the world.

  • having a low number of people or animals living in a large area

    Example

    The northern regions of Canada are sparsely populated due to their harsh climate.

  • under-populated

    having fewer people or animals than is desirable or necessary

    Example

    The rural areas of the country are under-populated, leading to a shortage of workers.

Origins of populate

from Latin 'populatus', past participle of 'populare', meaning 'to people'

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Summary: populate in Brief

The verb 'populate' [ˈpɒpjʊleɪt] means to live in or fill a particular place with people or animals. It can also mean to provide something with people or animals. Examples include 'The island is populated by a small community of fishermen' and 'The zoo has recently populated its new exhibit with exotic birds.' 'Populate' has related phrases like 'densely populated' and 'sparsely populated,' which describe the number of people or animals in an area.