germinate
IPA: dʒˈɝmʌneɪt
verb
- (intransitive, botany, horticulture) Of a seed, to begin to grow, to sprout roots and leaves.
- (transitive) To cause to grow; to produce.
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Examples of "germinate" in Sentences
- The spores land on the soil and germinate.
- In the gut of the host, the spore germinates.
- The seeds require stratification to germinate.
- The grains germinate symbolizing the future harvest.
- The olives are not supposed to germinate while in the brine.
- The seeds are periodically tested for their propensity to germinate.
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