Meaning & use
Germinated
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Began to grow or sprout from a seed, or, figuratively, began to develop and take shape.
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The bean seeds germinated within a week of being planted in damp soil.
The idea for the company germinated during a late-night conversation between two college friends.
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Used literally in botany for seeds sprouting and figuratively for ideas or plans that begin to develop from a small starting point.
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