sprout Synonyms
Another word for sprout
• noun (Context 1)
A newly grown shoot, bud, or germinated stem emerging from a seed, root, or plant.
"Tiny green sprouts began to push through the damp soil after the spring rain."
• verb (Context 2)
To begin to grow and put forth shoots or buds (of a plant or seed).
"The tomato seeds should germinate within a week if kept warm and moist."
• noun (Context 3)
An edible germinated seed, such as alfalfa or mung bean, or a Brussels sprout eaten as a vegetable.
"She topped her sandwich with fresh alfalfa sprouts and sliced avocado."
• verb (Context 4)
To produce or grow (hair, leaves, horns, or other physical features).
"The young buck had just begun to grow his first pair of antlers."
• verb (Context 5)
To appear or develop suddenly and in large numbers.
"New coffee shops have been sprouting across the neighborhood over the past year."
Opposites of sprout
The opposite of sprout shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: