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to populate
01
(of individuals or communities) to be present in a particular area
Transitive: to populate an area
02
to facilitate the settlement of people in a particular area
Transitive: to populate an area
populate
v
depopulate
v
depopulate
v
overpopulate
v
overpopulate
v
populated
adj
populated
adj
Example
Various indigenous tribes have populated the rainforest for centuries.
Over the centuries, settlers and pioneers gradually populated the vast plains.
Historical records suggest that ancient civilizations once populated the arid desert regions.
The tourist season significantly increases the number of people populating the charming seaside resort.
The ecosystem was populated with diversely colored flowers.
