Meaning of the word germinate in English
What does germinate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
germinate
US /ˈdʒɝː.mə.neɪt/
UK /ˈdʒɜː.mɪ.neɪt/
Verb
1.
(of a seed or spore) to begin to grow and put out shoots after a period of dormancy
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The seeds will germinate within a few days if kept warm and moist.
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The spores germinate on the surface of the leaf.
2.
(of an idea or feeling) to begin to develop
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The idea for the novel began to germinate in her mind.
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A sense of doubt was starting to germinate.