Meaning of germinate in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈdʒərməˌneɪt/

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  1. Verb

    germinate

    Etymology

    late 16th century: from Latin germinat-‘sprouted forth, budded’, from the verb germinare, from germen, germin-‘sprout, seed’

    Definitions

    1. produce buds, branches, or germinate

    Examples

    • « the potatoes sprouted »

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  2. 2. work out

    Examples

    • « We have developed a new theory of evolution »

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  3. 3. cause to grow or sprout

    Examples

    • « the plentiful rain germinated my plants »

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