Definitions and Synonyms of afforest | Another word for afforest | What is afforest?
Definition 1: establish a forest on previously unforested land - [verb of contact]Samples where afforest or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- afforest the mountains
Synonyms for afforest in the sense of this definition
(afforest is a kind of ...) put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
"Let's plant flowers in the garden" (... is a kind of afforest ) reestablish a forest after clear-cutting or fire, etc.
"re-afforest the area that was burned during the fighting" (... is a kind of afforest ) forest anew
"After the fire, they reforested the mountain"
Samples where afforest or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- afforest the mountains