February 27, 2016 Word of the Day
sprouts; sprouted; sprouting
The stem has sprouted two tiny leaves.
Definition of SPROUT
1: to produce new leaves, buds, etc.
[no object]
seeds sprouting in the spring
Potatoes will sprout in the bag if kept in a warm place.
[+ object]
The garden is sprouting weeds.
The tree is already sprouting leaves.
2 : to grow or develop (something)
[+ object]
He sprouted a beard since the last time I saw him.
She dreamed that her boss had sprouted horns.
[no object]
Hair sprouted on his face.
3 [no object] : to appear suddenly and in large numbers — often + up
Dozens of new restaurants have been sprouting up [=popping up] around the city.
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