inhabit (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈhæbɪt/
Definition
To live in or occupy a place as a human or animal inhabitant.
Examples
The dense jungle is said to inhabit many strange creatures.
For centuries, nomadic tribes inhabited these plains.
This species of fish inhabits the deep ocean trenches.
How to Use inhabit
- inhabit a place (collocation)
- To live in a specific geographical location. — "Many species of birds inhabit this forest."
- inhabit with (prepositional phrase)
- To be populated or filled with something or someone. — "The old house was inhabited with ghosts, according to local legend."
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