inhabit — to live in or occupy a place
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to live in or occupy a place
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈhæbɪt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother claims that ghosts inhabit our attic, but I think it's just her old furniture making noise.
- Over 7 billion people inhabit our planet.
- Polar bears inhabit the Arctic regions where temperatures drop below freezing.
inhabit
VERB[/ɪnˈhæbɪt/]
to live in or occupy a place
Wild otters inhabit the quiet river bend behind the old mill.
The rabbit's habit is to inhabit this burrow.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'inhabitare', composed of the prefix 'in-' (in) and 'habitare' (to dwell or live), which derives from 'habitus' meaning dwelling or condition.
Breakdown
in- (in, within) + habit- (to dwell, live) + -ate (verb suffix) = inhabit (to live in or occupy)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother claims that ghosts inhabit our attic, but I think it's just her old furniture making noise.”
“Over 7 billion people inhabit our planet.”
“Polar bears inhabit the Arctic regions where temperatures drop below freezing.”
“The only creatures that inhabit my refrigerator are expired yogurt and mysterious leftovers.”
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