English Synonym Finder

sprout

Definitions

To begin to grow or germinate, as a plant from a seed.

A young shoot or bud of a plant.

To develop or appear suddenly in large numbers.

Examples

The tiny green sprout began to push through the damp soil after the spring rain.

It is fascinating to watch a seed sprout into a vibrant plant within just a few days.

New businesses continue to sprout up all over the downtown area.

Synonyms

germinate bud shoot blossom burgeon develop grow

Antonyms

wither die stagnate shrink decay shrivel decline