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Definition of reforest

reforest

/ˌriːˈfɔːr.ɪst/
re · for · est
Adjective:reforested
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Past Simple:reforested
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Past Participle:reforested
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Present Participle:reforesting
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reforest Lexical Profile

reforest Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To replant or restock an area of cleared or degraded land with forest trees.

Example

"Local conservation groups worked together to reforest the hillsides after the devastating wildfire."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Reforest' specifically refers to replanting trees on land that was previously forested, whereas 'afforest' means establishing a forest on land that has not been forested in recent history.

• Rhymes for reforest

• Nearby Words

reflux
refocus
refold
reforest
reforestation
reforge
reform

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reforest. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reforest
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