Germinate (Verb)
Meaning 1
Produce buds, branches, or germinate; "the potatoes sprouted".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The seeds began to germinate after placing them in warm water for a few days.
- Scientists discovered that this specific fungus could somehow germinate in extremely cold temperatures.
- After keeping the seeds in a moist and humid environment, they finally started to germinate.
- A rare species of cactus was found in the desert, and experts carefully coaxed it to germinate in a laboratory setting.
- With proper care, the small plant will germinate and then produce beautiful flowers within weeks.
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Meaning 2
Work out; "We have developed a new theory of evolution".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- As we work out the intricacies of our new theory of evolution, we can see how seeds begin to germinate under ideal conditions with ample sunlight and nourishment.
- The breakthrough discovery allowed us to understand how specific cells in living organisms germinate and eventually form complex life forms.
- But once we start to unpack the potential of our theory of evolution, it becomes clear that life itself can germinate in the most unlikely environments.
- Our research indicates that the ability for life to germinate and thrive is linked to a multitude of variables, from temperature to humidity.
- While working out our new theory, we began to notice that even a single microscopic organism can germinate and give rise to an entire ecosystem.
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Meaning 3
Cause to grow or sprout; "the plentiful rain germinated my plants".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..