populate

//ˈpɒpjʊleɪt//
B2Frequency Level 10Neutral
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Verb

populateInfinitive
populatePresent tense
populatedPast tense
populatedPast participle
populatingPresent participle
populatesThird-person singular
1

To inhabit or settle in a place, forming a community or population.

Immigrants from Europe populated the western regions of the country.

2

To fill or supply with inhabitants or residents.

Immigrants from Europe populated the western regions of the country.

3

To fill in data or content into a database, form, or other structure.

The system will automatically populate the form with your saved information.