populate
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for populate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To live in a place and make up its inhabitants.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Antonyms
How to use populate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
populate a database
densely populated
populate a form
Etymology
From Medieval Latin populatus, past participle of populor ("to people, inhabit"), from Latin populus ("people").
Full origin of populate →Frequently asked questions
What does “populate” mean?
The word “populate” means to live in a place and make up its inhabitants. In plain terms, to fill a place with inhabitants, or to fill a system with data.
How do you pronounce “populate”?
“Populate” is pronounced POP-yuu-layt (/ˈpɑ.pjəˌleɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “populate” in a sentence?
Here is “populate” used in a sentence: “Millions of people populate the greater Tokyo area.”
What is the opposite of “populate”?
The opposite of “populate” — its antonyms — is depopulate.
What part of speech is “populate”?
“Populate” is a verb.
Where does the word “populate” come from?
The word “populate” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin populatus, past participle of populor ("to people, inhabit"), from Latin populus ("people").
How many meanings does “populate” have?
“Populate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to live in a place and make up its inhabitants.
