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Definition germinate in British English

germinate verb

verb
/ˈdʒɜː(r)mɪneɪt/
1

to develop from a seed and begin to grow into a plant, or to make a seed develop in this way

Example

It's been too cold for seeds to germinate properly.

Synonyms and related words
bear bear fruit bloom
2

if an idea or feeling germinates, it develops from something very small

Example

A sense of unease began to germinate in the group.

Synonyms and related words
come over return run away with
Definition germinate in British English