germinate
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germinate(
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)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
1. (botany)
2. (figurative) (to develop)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. germinar (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
Thousands of years ago, several civilizations germinated in this regionHace miles de años, varias civilizaciones germinaron en esta región.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
3. (botany)
a. hacer germinar
I want to germinate these seeds faster. What can I do?Quiero hacer germinar estas semillas más rápido. ¿Qué puedo hacer?
4. (figurative) (to cause to develop)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. hacer germinar (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
We hope to germinate some ideas with this discussion.Esperamos hacer germinar algunas ideas con esta discusión.
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