sprout

(noun, verb)

noun

1. any new growth of a plant such as a new branch or a bud

Definition categories: plant

2. a newly grown bud (especially from a germinating seed)

Definition categories: food, green, greens

verb

1. produce buds, branches, or germinate

- the potatoes sprouted

Similar word(s): bourgeon, germinate, pullulate, shoot, spud

Definition categories: change, grow

2. put forth and grow sprouts or shoots

- the plant sprouted early this year

Similar word(s): stock

Definition categories: body, acquire, develop, get, grow, produce

Sentences with sprout as a verb:

- I sprouted beans and radishes and put them in my salad.

- to sprout potatoes