af·for·est ( -fôr  st, -f r-)tr.v. af·for·est·ed, af·for·est·ing, af·for·ests To convert (open land) into a forest by planting trees or their seeds. [Medieval Latin affor  st re : Latin ad-, ad- + Medieval Latin forstre (from forsta, forest; see forest).]af·for  es·tation n. |
afforest [əˈfɒrɪst]
vb
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Forestry) (tr) to plant trees on; convert into forested land
[from Medieval Latin afforestāre, from forestis forest]
afforestation n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Verb | 1. | afforest - establish a forest on previously unforested land; "afforest the mountains" plant, set - put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground; "Let's plant flowers in the garden" re-afforest - reestablish a forest after clear-cutting or fire, etc.; "re-afforest the area that was burned during the fighting" reforest - forest anew; "After the fire, they reforested the mountain" |
Translations
afforest
vt → aufforsten
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