Definitions

1. verb

to cause to become overgrown or neglected, as land, especially after the removal of the existing crops or tenants.

“The abandoned farm began to ravinate, and soon it was overgrown with weeds.”

2. verb

to grow or become overgrown, especially with weeds or wild plants.

“The field began to ravinate after the farmer abandoned it.”

3. verb

to cause to become or to remain in a state of neglect or overgrowth.

“Years of lack of maintenance caused the park to ravinate.”