colonizes

verb

Definition of colonizesnext
present tense third-person singular of colonize
as in inhabits
to supply with inhabitants believes that someday humans will be sent to colonize Mars

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  1. inhabits
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  • Her brand, founded in 2020, inhabits a unique space in womenswear—between intergenerational handcraft and textile innovation.
    — Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Shear inhabits Sam with enough neuroses to make Alvy Singer look like George Clooney.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 Mar. 2025
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