germinate

The word “germinate” has 3 syllables: ger-mi-nate

It's pronounced as /ˈdʒɝməˌneɪt/


What is synonym and antonym for germinate?

In the thesaurus, “germinate” has 48 synonyms and 18 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for germinate along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for germinate

Antonyms for germinate

  • cease
  • compress
  • cut
  • die
  • dig
  • end
  • extirpate
  • halt
  • hay
  • kill
  • mow
  • pick
  • pluck
  • shrink
  • slow
  • stop
  • thwart
  • uproot

Meanings of germinate

  • verb
    1. Of a seed, to begin to grow, to sprout roots and leaves.
    2. To cause to grow; to produce.

Example Sentences

  • The seeds need warmth and moisture to germinate properly.
  • After a week in the soil, the beans began to germinate.
  • Her ideas started to germinate after reading the article on innovation.
  • Scientists studied how quickly different plant species germinate under varying conditions.
  • He hoped the new policies would germinate real change in the organization.

On this page you'll find 66 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to germinate, such as: bourgeon, breed, bud, burgeon, cease, compress, crop.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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fallout

  • afterclap
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  • bicker
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fall out

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  • generate
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  • get ball rolling
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  • get feet wet
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  • get things rolling
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  • get-go
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  • give introduction
  • give up the ghost
  • go
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  • ground zero
  • grow out of
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pan out

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