Reforest

verb

verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To replant a forest, especially after clearcutting.
  2. 2
    forest anew wordnet
  3. 3
    To afforest.

Synonyms

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bedbroadcastdibbledisseminatedrillforest

Example

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"Kenyan Wangari Maathai won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004 for her campaign to reforest Africa. American Jody Williams was recognized in 1997 for her work to ban landmines."

Etymology

From re- + forest.

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