tame (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /teɪm/
Definition
To make an animal accustomed to human presence and control, so that it is no longer wild or dangerous.
Examples
It took years to tame the wild horses on the ranch.
She dreamed of taming a falcon and keeping it as a pet.
The circus trainer successfully tamed the lions to perform tricks.
How to Use tame
- tame something (collocation)
- To make something less wild, extreme, or difficult. — "The goal is to tame the wilderness into a livable space."
- tame down (phrasal verb)
- To make something less intense, aggressive, or extreme. — "She had to tame down her enthusiasm when speaking to the formal committee."
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