afforest
to convert (bare or cultivated land) into forest, originally for the purpose of providing hunting grounds.
Origin of afforest
1Other words from afforest
- af·for·est·a·tion, af·for·est·ment, noun
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How to use afforest in a sentence
The Board is carrying on the afforestation of Ireland, which in many parts is almost without trees.
Ireland as It Is | Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)Irrigation and afforestation are both necessary for the successful development of the West.
Our First Half-Century | Government of QueenslandA yearly sum was spent on afforestation in addition to what was laid out by the State and by private individuals.
The Foundations of Japan | J.W. Robertson ScottSome prefectures, in the sincerity of their devotion to afforestation, forbid the New Year destruction of pine trees.
The Foundations of Japan | J.W. Robertson ScottWe look forward to the part that this new clothing will play in the general scheme of afforestation.
British Dictionary definitions for afforest
/ (əˈfɒrɪst) /
(tr) to plant trees on; convert into forested land
Origin of afforest
1Derived forms of afforest
- afforestation, noun
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