afforest
[ uh-fawr-ist, uh-for- ]
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verb (used with object)
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
To re-afforest the disafforested wilderness has of late occupied the thoughts of the thoughtful in our country.
The South Isles of Aran | Oliver J. Burke
British Dictionary definitions for afforest
afforest
/ (əˈfɒrɪst) /
verb
(tr) to plant trees on; convert into forested land
Origin of afforest
1C15: from Medieval Latin afforestāre, from forestis forest
Derived forms of afforest
- afforestation, noun
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