Advertisement
Vocabulary Entry
vegetate
|verb • verb
Advertisement
V
verb
To be passive or inactive, often used to refer to the act of leading a dull or uneventful life.
Example Sentences
"After retiring, she tended to vegetate rather than pursue new hobbies."
"He felt like he was just vegetating, stuck in a routine that didn't challenge him."
"Instead of vegetating on the couch, why not go for a walk outside?"
V
verb
To grow or develop in a natural way, similar to that of plants.
Example Sentences
"The flowers began to vegetate as soon as the weather warmed up."
"They watched the seeds vegetate into beautiful plants over the summer."
"In spring, the garden starts to vegetate with vibrant colors."