populate

verb
UK: /ˈpɒpjʊleɪt/
US: /ˈpɑːpjəleɪt/

  1. To live in a place or country.

    1. Birds populate this forest, and they are protected here.
    2. Many people populate the coastal regions because of the mild climate and beautiful beaches.

  2. To increase the number of people or animals living in a particular area.

    1. We need to populate this deserted island with animals.
    2. The government is encouraging families to populate rural areas by offering financial incentives.

  3. To provide something with people or animals.

    1. He populated his novel with interesting characters from his life.
    2. The professor populated his lecture with anecdotes to keep the students engaged and interested.

Synonyms

inhabit dwell colonize people occupy fill
populate adjective

  1. Having a lot of people living in an area.

    1. The populated city is full of life and activity.
    2. This populated region relies heavily on agriculture as the main source of income and employment.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "populate" in English means: To live in a place or country., To increase the number of people or animals living in a particular area., To provide something with people or animals..

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

Synonyms for "populate": inhabit, dwell, colonize, people, occupy, fill.

Example usage of "populate": "Birds populate this forest, and they are protected here.". More examples on the page.