sprout
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)
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