pop
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late
Third Person
populates
Present Participle
populating
Past Tense
populated
Past Participle
populated
1
(of individuals or communities) to be present in a particular area
transitive
- Various indigenous tribes have populated the rainforest for centuries.
- Historical records suggest that ancient civilizations once populated the arid desert regions.
- Over the centuries, settlers and pioneers gradually populated the vast plains.
- The tourist season significantly increases the number of people populating the charming seaside resort.
2
to facilitate the settlement of people in a particular area
transitive
- Efforts to populate the newly developed city included the construction of infrastructure, schools, and recreational facilities.
- The company aimed to populate the industrial park by providing tax breaks and other incentives for businesses.
- The colonization project sought to populate the uninhabited island.
- Urban planners implemented strategies to populate the downtown area.