definition of
germinate

[1] #1 germinate v. [shoot, spud, pullulate, bourgeon, burgeon forth, sprout] produce buds, branches, or germinate; "the potatoes sprouted". wn

[2] #2 germinate v. [evolve, develop] work out; "We have developed a new theory of evolution". wn

[3] #3 germinate v. cause to grow or sprout; "the plentiful rain germinated my plants". wn