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Germinate (Verb)

Meaning 1

Produce buds, branches, or germinate; "the potatoes sprouted".

Classification

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.

Synonyms

  • Shoot
  • Bourgeon
  • Spud
  • Sprout
  • Pullulate
  • Burgeon Forth

Hypernyms

  • Grow

Related Words

  • Germination (noun)
  • Germ (noun)

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.

Synonyms

  • Evolve
  • Develop

Hypernyms

  • Create By Mental Act

Related Words

  • Germ (noun)

Meaning 3

Cause to grow or sprout; "the plentiful rain germinated my plants".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Related Words

  • Germination (noun)
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