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afforest
verb [T] /əˈfɒr.ɪst/
/-ˈfɔːr.əst/ Definition
(Definition of afforest verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- canopy noun (OF TREES)
- coppice noun
- coppice verb
- copse noun
- disafforest verb
- fell verb (CUT DOWN)
- forest noun
- forester noun
- glade noun
- grove noun
- jungle noun (FOREST)
- logger noun
- logging noun
- lop sth off phrasal verb (CUT)
- rainforest noun
- reafforest verb
- reafforestation noun
- silvan adjective
- the timberline noun
- thicket noun
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