Meaning of the word vegetate in English
What does vegetate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
vegetate
US /ˈvedʒ.ə.teɪt/
UK /ˈvedʒ.ɪ.teɪt/
Verb
1.
to live or spend a period of time in a dull, inactive, and unchallenging way
Example:
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After retirement, he just wants to vegetate on the couch all day.
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I don't want to just vegetate; I want to do something meaningful with my life.
2.
to grow as a plant
Example:
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Some plants can vegetate in very harsh conditions.
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The seeds began to vegetate after a week of rain.
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