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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 remain in a particular place or state

To make weak or feeble; to deprive of strength.

to dress up or decorate in a showy or tasteless way

to examine something carefully and thoroughly, often to find details or faults

to formally renounce or give up a belief, cause, or claim

to show someone the way; to direct or influence behavior