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germinate

verb

/ˈdʒɜːrmɪneɪt/

Meaning

To begin to grow or develop, especially referring to a seed.

The seeds germinate quickly in moist soil.

germinate an idea

sprout, grow, develop, flourish, originate

wither, die, decay

germinate quickly, seeds germinate, germinate ideas, germinate naturally

to keep or accumulate something for future use

to help or support someone in doing something

to attract someone into doing something, especially something they might not normally do

to create or write something, especially music, poetry, or a letter

to walk aimlessly without a fixed destination

to think that something is true without proof