afforest

[ uh-fawr-ist, uh-for- ]

/ əˈfɔr ɪst, əˈfɒr- /

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verb (used with object)

to convert (bare or cultivated land) into forest, originally for the purpose of providing hunting grounds.

Nearby words

afflux, affogato, afford, affordable, affordable care act, afforest, afforestation, affranchise, affray, affrayer, affreight

Origin of afforest

1495–1505; < Medieval Latin afforēstāre, equivalent to af- af- + forēst(is) forest + -āre infinitive suffix

Related forms

af·for·est·a·tion, af·for·est·ment, noun

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Examples from the Web for afforestation

The Forest Laws were oppressive, and for the purpose of afforestation many wrongs were committed.
Rebuilding Britain|Alfred Hopkinson
The topic of Piriapolis brings us to the question of afforestation.
Uruguay|W. H. Koebel
Irrigation and afforestation are both necessary for the successful development of the West.
Our First Half-Century|Government of Queensland
Some prefectures, in the sincerity of their devotion to afforestation, forbid the New Year destruction of pine trees.
The Foundations of Japan|J.W. Robertson Scott

In this matter of afforestation, Scanno continues its system of draconic severity.
Alone|Norman Douglas

British Dictionary definitions for afforestation

afforest

/ (əˈfɒrɪst) /

verb

(tr) to plant trees on; convert into forested land

Derived Forms

afforestation, noun

Word Origin for afforest

C15: from Medieval Latin afforestāre, from forestis forest

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