Synonyms of sprout

Noun


1. sprout, plant organ

usage: any new growth of a plant such as a new branch or a bud

2. sprout, greens, green, leafy vegetable

usage: a newly grown bud (especially from a germinating seed)

Verb


1. shoot, spud, germinate, pullulate, bourgeon, burgeon forth, sprout, grow

usage: produce buds, branches, or germinate; "the potatoes sprouted"

2. sprout, stock, grow, develop, produce, get, acquire

usage: put forth and grow sprouts or shoots; "the plant sprouted early this year"

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Definition and meaning of sprout (Dictionary)