germinate
/ˈdʒɜːrmɪneɪt/
ger · mi · nate
ˈdʒɜːr · mɪ · neɪt
English Definition
v. start growing
Significado en Español
germinar
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Example Sentence
Seeds germinate in spring.
种子在春天发芽。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
germ (embryo, sprout) + inate (cause).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the garden, the seeds began to germinate after a few days of rainfall. What is the synonym of “germinate”?
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A
blossom
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B
sprout
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C
decay
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D
shrink
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B — sprout.
“germinate” means v. start growing
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The seeds will ______ within a week if the soil stays warm and moist.
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A
wilt
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B
wither
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C
rot
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D
germinate
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D — germinate.
“germinate” means v. start growing
Common questions about “germinate”
What does “germinate” mean?
germinate — v. start growing. In Chinese: 发芽，萌发.
How do you pronounce “germinate”?
germinate is pronounced /ˈdʒɜːrmɪneɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ger · mi · nate.
How do you use “germinate” in a sentence?
Seeds germinate in spring. (种子在春天发芽。)
What are synonyms for “germinate”?
sprout, bud — all close in meaning to germinate (v. start growing).
Is “germinate” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. germinate appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “germinate”?
germ (embryo, sprout) + inate (cause).
