Domesticate

To domesticate means to train wild animals so they can live with people and help us, like dogs or cats that become our pets.

Examples

• In science class, we learned that ancient humans worked hard to domesticate wolves, which eventually became the friendly dogs we have today.
• When I visited a farm, I saw how farmers domesticate animals like cows and chickens to help provide food for our communities.
• It’s amazing to think about how people were able to domesticate plants, like wheat and corn, allowing us to grow our own food instead of just gathering it.

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