Definitions

domesticate

[duh-mes-ti-keyt] / dəˈmɛs tɪˌkeɪt /

VERB

tame; habituate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

naturalize

STRONG

acclimatize accustom break breed bust corral domiciliate familiarize gentle herd hitch raise reclaim subdue teach train yoke

WEAK

break in bring up housetrain round up

Antonyms

STRONG

abandon disjoin fix mend neglect

Example Sentences

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"Well, Sir, I wish to consult a Dentis', I 'ave a 'ollow Tooth 'ere, which gives me hawful pain; an' it's only with great heffort that I can manage to Domesticate my Food!"

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, April 29, 1893 by Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), Sir

Her Game was to Domesticate him in Advance, and let him have a Foretaste of what it is to be Boss of your own House, except as to the Bills.

From More Fables by Ade, George

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