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Germinate

/dʒˈɜrməˌneɪt/
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(verb) Of a seed, to begin to grow, to sprout roots and leaves.

The seed is beginning to germinate.
Seeds need germination operation to germinate.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The seeds will not ____ unless they are provided with the right amount of moisture and a warm temperature.

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