deforest Meaning & Definition
/dɪˈfɒɹɪst/
What Does Deforest Mean?
Deforest is a verb that means To clear (an area) of forest. It is also used to mean To disafforest (remove legal status as forest).
Deforest in Brief
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈfɒɹɪst/ |
| Synonyms | defoliate, disafforest and disforest |
| Verb forms | deforests, deforesting, deforested |
Deforest Definition (Verb)
- To clear (an area) of forest.
- To disafforest (remove legal status as forest).
Synonyms of Deforest
Deforest synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
deforest (third-person singular simple present deforests, present participle deforesting, simple past and past participle deforested)
Words That Rhyme With Deforest
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Origin of Deforest
From de- + forest.
Questions People Ask About Deforest
What part of speech is deforest?
Deforest is a verb.
What is another word for deforest?
Close synonyms of deforest are defoliate, disafforest and disforest. See the full list of deforest synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of deforest?
The past tense of deforest is deforested. The present participle is deforesting.