germinate

verb

ger·mi·nate ˈjər-mə-ˌnāt How to pronounce germinate (audio)

germinated; germinating

transitive verb

: to cause to sprout or develop

intransitive verb

: to come into being : evolve

before Western civilization began to germinate

A. L. Kroeber

: to begin to grow : sprout

waiting for the seeds to germinate

germination

ˌjər-mə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce germinate (audio)

noun

germinative

ˈjər-mə-ˌnā-tiv How to pronounce germinate (audio)

-mə-nə-

adjective

Example Sentences

methods used by gardeners to germinate seeds

Recent Examples on the Web Many trees that are native to cold climates, such as walnut, cherry and juniper, have seeds that mature in fall but need to spend time in the cold in order to germinate.

Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2022 There were other challenges to getting those cress seedlings to germinate.

Lela Nargi, Washington Post, 7 June 2022 Different types of seeds also require different periods of time to germinate.

Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 2 Apr. 2022 Many old-growth sequoias bear fire scars, and the trees actually need flame to germinate.

Deborah Sullivan Brennan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2022 Keep the soil moist as seedlings germinate and grow.

Washington Post, 7 July 2021 The trees rely on low- to moderate-intensity fire to reproduce, as bursts of heat prompt their cones to open and flames clear duff from the forest floor so the seeds can better germinate in the soil below, Nelson said.

Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2022 Their seeds will germinate quickly in the summer heat and the plants will stay perky and productive when cooler temperatures arrive and keep summer flavors alive even as the days get shorter.

Susan Brownstein, cleveland, 26 July 2022 Seeds will germinate more quickly in soil temperatures above 70°F.

Christopher Michel, Country Living, 18 July 2022 See More

单词	germinate
释义	germinate verb ger·mi·nate ˈjər-mə-ˌnāt germinated; germinating transitive verb : to cause to sprout or develop intransitive verb 1 : to come into being : evolve before Western civilization began to germinate A. L. Kroeber 2 : to begin to grow : sprout waiting for the seeds to germinate germination ˌjər-mə-ˈnā-shən noun germinative ˈjər-mə-ˌnā-tiv -mə-nə- adjective Example Sentences methods used by gardeners to germinate seeds Recent Examples on the Web Many trees that are native to cold climates, such as walnut, cherry and juniper, have seeds that mature in fall but need to spend time in the cold in order to germinate. Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2022 There were other challenges to getting those cress seedlings to germinate. Lela Nargi, Washington Post, 7 June 2022 Different types of seeds also require different periods of time to germinate. Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 2 Apr. 2022 Many old-growth sequoias bear fire scars, and the trees actually need flame to germinate. Deborah Sullivan Brennan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2022 Keep the soil moist as seedlings germinate and grow. Washington Post, 7 July 2021 The trees rely on low- to moderate-intensity fire to reproduce, as bursts of heat prompt their cones to open and flames clear duff from the forest floor so the seeds can better germinate in the soil below, Nelson said. Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2022 Their seeds will germinate quickly in the summer heat and the plants will stay perky and productive when cooler temperatures arrive and keep summer flavors alive even as the days get shorter. Susan Brownstein, cleveland, 26 July 2022 Seeds will germinate more quickly in soil temperatures above 70°F. Christopher Michel, Country Living, 18 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin germinatus, past participle of germinare to sprout, from germin-, germen bud, germ First Known Use 1610, in the meaning defined at transitive sense Kids Definition germinate verb ger·mi·nate ˈjər-mə-ˌnāt germinated; germinating : to begin to grow : sprout She patiently waited for the seeds to germinate. Medical Definition germinate verb ger·mi·nate ˈjər-mə-ˌnāt germinated; germinating transitive verb : to cause to sprout or develop intransitive verb : to begin to grow : sprout germinate verb 1 as in to emerge to come into being A new counterculture germinating in the city's art district. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance emerge evolve grow flourish thrive develop mature prosper unfold form burgeon play out bourgeon work out fall out shake out prove pan out turn out 2 as in to propagate to cause (something, as a seed) to grow She began by reading up on the best ways to germinate apple seeds. Synonyms & Similar Words propagate produce grow plant sprout ripen root harvest cultivate quicken sow breed crop culture tend promote glean reap gather rear dress raise Antonyms & Near Antonyms kill dig pick pull (up) pluck uproot extirpate cut hay mow See More
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