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- pronunciation:
- juhr
mih
neIt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
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verb |
| inflections: |
germinates, germinating, germinated |
| definition: |
to start or cause to start growth; sprout.
The seed will germinate if it gets enough water and sunlight.- synonyms:
- develop, grow, sprout
- similar words:
- flourish, shoot, take root, thrive
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| related words: |
bloom, blossom, bud, develop, root |
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| derivations: |
germination (n.), germinator (n.) |
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