Synonyms for germinate

Verb

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

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

2. evolve, germinate, develop, create by mental act, create mentally

usage: work out; "We have developed a new theory of evolution"

3. germinate, grow

usage: cause to grow or sprout; "the plentiful rain germinated my plants"