Simple meaning
What does Germinate mean?
Germinate means a seed starts growing.
Dictionary definition
Germinate means to begin growing, especially when a seed starts to sprout.
Example sentences
Germinate in a sentence
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In science class, we learned what germinate means.
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The reading passage used germinate to explain a life science idea clearly.
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During a school project, using germinate correctly made our biology description more precise.
Synonyms
Words like Germinate
sproutRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
start growingRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
begin developmentRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
witherHelpful contrast for understanding the term.
stay dormantHelpful contrast for understanding the term.
Word family
Germinate word family
Base word
germinate
verb
germinate
Base form.
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What does germinate mean?
Germinate means germinate means a seed starts growing.
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