Meaning of the word domesticate in English

What does domesticate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

domesticate

US /dəˈmes.tɪ.keɪt/
UK /dəˈmes.tɪ.keɪt/
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Verb

1.

to tame an animal and keep it as a pet or for farm produce

Example:
Humans began to domesticate animals thousands of years ago.
It takes a lot of patience to domesticate a wild horse.
2.

to make something suitable for use in a home or for a particular country or region

Example:
The company plans to domesticate its software for the local market.
They are working to domesticate the wild plant for agricultural use.
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