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Definition sprout in American English

sprout verb

verb
/spraʊt/
1

if a leaf or other part of a plant is sprouting, it is beginning to grow on the plant

Synonyms and related words
bear bear fruit bloom
1.1

if a plant sprouts, new leaves or shoots begin to grow on it

Synonyms and related words
bear bear fruit bloom
Synonyms and related words
aerate bed out bonsai
2

if things sprout or sprout up somewhere, they appear there or increase in number suddenly and very quickly

Example

New businesses began to sprout up across the country.

Example

Anti-government posters are sprouting up along a nearby wall.

Synonyms and related words
increase add to raise emerge pop up break through
2.1

used about something that comes out of a surface

Example

Thick pipes sprouted from the floor and disappeared through the ceiling.

Synonyms and related words
appear emerge take shape
3

if something such as hair sprouts, or if you sprout it, it starts to grow suddenly or quickly

Example

The monster sprouted a new head each time he attacked it.

Synonyms and related words
emerge pop up break through
Definition sprout in American English