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domesticate vs tame

tame vs domesticate

domesticate is not an adjective while tame is an adjective.

domesticate and tame both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
domesticate No No Yes No
tame No Yes Yes No
As verbs, domesticate and tame are synonyms defined as:
  • domesticate and tame: overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable
Other synonyms of domesticate include domesticise, domesticize, reclaim.
As verbs, domesticate and tame are synonyms defined as:
  • domesticate and tame: adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment
Other synonyms of domesticate include cultivate, naturalise, naturalize.
As verbs, domesticate and tame are synonyms defined as:
  • domesticate and tame: make fit for cultivation, domestic life, and service to humans
domesticate (adjective) tame (adjective)
brought from wildness into a domesticated state
very restrained or quiet
very docile
flat and uninspiring
domesticate (verb) tame (verb)
overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable correct by punishment or discipline
adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment
make fit for cultivation, domestic life, and service to humans make fit for cultivation, domestic life, and service to humans
overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable
make less strong or intense; soften
Difference between domesticate and tame

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