English · Nature & Environment
sprout
/spraʊt/
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begin to grow; produce shoots
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Definition
To begin to grow, especially when a plant produces new shoots or a seed starts to grow. It can also be a noun for a young shoot.
Example
The seeds began to sprout after a week.
The seeds began to sprout after a week.
Etymology
From Old English 'sprūtan' (to sprout, grow).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for plants and figuratively for things that appear and grow quickly.