inhabit

verb
UK: /ɪnˈhæbɪt/
US: /ɪnˈhæbɪt/

  1. To live in a place.

    1. Birds inhabit nests in trees.
    2. Many species inhabit the dense rainforest, thriving in its humid environment.

  2. To exist or be present in a particular place or condition.

    1. Memories inhabit my mind.
    2. Anxiety can inhabit even the most confident individuals when faced with a challenge.

Synonyms

occupy dwell populate reside
inhabit adjective

  1. Having inhabitants; populated.

    1. The world is an inhabit planet.
    2. This once uninhabited island is now inhabit, buzzing with tourists and development.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "inhabit" in English means: To live in a place., To exist or be present in a particular place or condition..

The phonetic transcription of "inhabit" is /ɪnˈhæbɪt/ in British English and /ɪnˈhæbɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "inhabit": occupy, dwell, populate, reside.

Example usage of "inhabit": "Birds inhabit nests in trees.". More examples on the page.