People lived in Africa millions of years ago. The people inhabited the islands that are now deserted. This kind of fish dwells near the bottom of the ocean. Deer are populating the woods.
source: WordNet 3.0
fill with inhabitants
Populate the forest with deer and wild boar for hunting.
source: WordNet 3.0
To furnish with inhabitants, either by natural increase or by immigration or colonization; to cause to be inhabited; to people.
