germinate
/ˈdʒɝməˌneɪt/
to begin to grow and develop
germinate in a sentence
“Seeds need moisture and warmth to germinate.”
Origin of germinate
Latin germinare (to sprout), from germen (sprout, seed)
Related Words
propagate
to breed specimens of a plant or animal; to spread
fecund
producing or capable of producing much fruit or vegetation
prolific
producing much fruit, foliage, or offspring
verdant
green with grass or other rich vegetation
lush
growing luxuriantly; rich and profuse
luxuriant
rich and profuse in growth; lush