Synonyms of domesticate

domesticate

verb

as in to cultivate

to change (a wild animal or plant) over time to make it more suited to life with or use by humans

Humans domesticated wolves to produce man's best friend.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cultivate
• propagate
• train
• use
• breed
• utilize
• produce
• adapt
• grow
• adopt
• nurture
• adjust
• naturalize
• master
• raise
• accustom
• habituate
• foster
• plant
• shape
• promote
• conform
• acclimate
• tailor
• culture
• borrow
• subdue
• edit
• accommodate
• condition
• habilitate
• put
• crop
• acclimatize
• fashion
• subjugate
• suit
• usurp
• fit
• dominate
• conquer
• vanquish
• modify
• convert
• pacify
• dress
• overpower
• transform
• subordinate
• doctor
• sow
• bring up
• rear
• subject
• appropriate
• alter
• embrace
• revise
• recast
• reinvent
• reclaim
• arrogate
• recycle
• reengineer
• refocus
• take over
• remake
• take up
• redesign
• rework
• espouse
• remodel
• refashion
• redevelop
• take on
• redo
• revamp
• refigure
• rejigger
• make over
• refit