germinate
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Definitions
v.
Of a seed, to begin to sprout and grow; to cause something to develop or take root.
发芽,萌芽;使萌发,使生长
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.germinate seeds种子发芽
- 2.allow to germinate允许发芽
- 3.germinate ideas激发想法
Example Sentences
- 1.
The seeds will germinate within two weeks under proper conditions.
- 2.
A new idea began to germinate in her mind during the meeting.