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Third Person
inhabits
Present Participle
inhabiting
Past Tense
inhabited
Past Participle
inhabited
1
to reside in a specific place
transitive
- Many species of birds inhabit the forest year-round.
- Nomadic tribes used to inhabit this region before settling in permanent villages.
- The indigenous people have inhabited this land for centuries.
- Wolves inhabit the northern territories, where they roam freely.
- Rare animals still inhabit the remote mountains despite human encroachment.
2
to exist in something
transitive
- Strange energies were said to inhabit the ancient relic.
- Dark thoughts seemed to inhabit his mind during difficult times.
- Creative energy seemed to inhabit the artist’s studio.
- Silence inhabited the room after the argument ended.
- An air of mystery and suspense seemed to inhabit the old mansion.