sprout
Translation
to sprout, to germinate
Examples
The seeds will sprout in a few days.
The seeds will sprout in a few days.
New ideas sprouted in his mind.
New ideas sprouted in his mind.
Grammar Patterns
((from sth.)) to begin to grow from a seed The seeds will sprout in a few days.
Similar Words
Synonyms: grow, germinate, bud; Antonyms: wither, decay
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic '*spreutaną', meaning 'to spurt out'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a plant 'sprouting' out of the ground.