• Dictionary
  • List of exercises
  • Exercises by level

Meaning of germinate in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈdʒərməˌneɪt/

    US accent Play buttonYour browser does not support the audio element.

    How to pronounce germinate in American English, in context ▾
    Use the controls below Controls button to browse different examples of pronunciation.

    UK accent

    How to pronounce germinate in British English, in context ▾
    Use the controls below Controls button to browse different examples of pronunciation.
  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 »
  2. 2. work out

    Examples

    • « We have developed a new theory of evolution »
  3. 3. cause to grow or sprout

    Examples

    • « the plentiful rain germinated my plants »

Navigation

    Books Teacher Resources About Contact

Lessons

    Beginner Intermediate Advanced
© 2021, NAGEL PTY LTD 🇦🇺 • Terms • Privacy