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 /ˈdʒɝː.mə.neɪt/

Verb

1.

to (cause a seed to) start growing:

Example:
The beans will only germinate if the temperature is warm enough.
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