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germinate v. [
shoot, spud, pullulate, bourgeon, burgeon forth, sprout] produce buds, branches, or germinate; "the potatoes sprouted"
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germinate v. [
evolve, develop] work out; "We have developed a new theory of evolution"
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germinate v. cause to grow or sprout; "the plentiful rain germinated my plants"
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