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1. They might germinate and bear fruit if they could.
2. Some seed varieties germinate fast, so check every day or so.
3. An unworthy thought can no more germinate in it, than a nettle on a glacier.
4. Such an idea is germinal, I am certain that it will influence thinkers and philosophers for many generations.

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 Meanings and Examples of GERMINATE
Definition Example Sentence Classic Sentence
germinate
 v.  cause to sprout or grow; come into existence
Classic Sentence:
1  Be that as it may, it did comprehend it; for in our souls there germinate far greater powers than we poor mortals, despite all our cleverness, have any notion of.
Andersen's Fairy Tales By Hans Christian Andersen
Context  Highlight   In THE SHOES OF FORTUNE
2  An unworthy thought can no more germinate in it, than a nettle on a glacier.
Les Misérables 4 By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 5: CHAPTER IV—A HEART BENEATH A STONE
3  In his shadow could be seen germinating that future advocate-general of Broe, dedicated to the sarcasms of Paul-Louis Courier.
Les Misérables 1 By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 3: CHAPTER I—THE YEAR 1817
Example Sentence:
1  After the seeds germinate and develop their permanent leaves, the plants may be removed from the cold frames and transplanted to the garden.
2  They might germinate and bear fruit if they could.
3  Some seed varieties germinate fast, so check every day or so.
4  Such an idea is germinal, I am certain that it will influence thinkers and philosophers for many generations.