Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ree

verb
/riː/
Definition
A term used in Scottish and Northern English meaning to reforestation or to regenerate.
Examples
  • After the storm, the local community planned to ree the forest to help it recover.
  • The organization is committed to ree efforts in degraded areas of the countryside.
Meaning
In this context, ‘ree’ refers to the process of reintroducing trees and vegetation in an area, aiming for environmental restoration.
Synonyms
  • reforest
  • regenerate
  • revitalize