co
lo
nize
Third Person
colonizes
Present Participle
colonizing
Past Tense
colonized
Past Participle
colonized
1
to settle and build communities in new, often unexplored, areas
transitive
- European powers sought to colonize distant lands during the Age of Exploration.
- The pioneers embarked on a journey to colonize the uncharted wilderness in search of a better life.
- The expedition aimed to colonize the remote island and establish a thriving community.
- Over the centuries, various nations have colonized distant shores, leaving lasting impacts.
- While facing challenges, pioneers were colonizing the unexplored territories.