Sprouted: meaning, definitions and examples

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sprouted

 

[ ˈspraʊtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

growth, development

Sprouted is the simple past tense of the verb sprout, which means to begin to grow or develop. It typically refers to the early stages of plant growth or can be used metaphorically to describe the emergence of ideas or new phases in a process.

Synonyms

appeared, arose, developed, emerged.

Examples of usage

  • The seeds sprouted within a week.
  • New ideas sprouted during the brainstorming session.
  • Her interest in art sprouted after visiting the gallery.
  • The plants sprouted after the rain came.

Translations

Translations of the word "sprouted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 brotado

🇮🇳 अंकुरित

🇩🇪 gekeimt

🇮🇩 berkecambah

🇺🇦 пророслий

🇵🇱 kiełkujący

🇯🇵 発芽した

🇫🇷 germé

🇪🇸 brotado

🇹🇷 filizlenmiş

🇰🇷 싹튼

🇸🇦 مُنبَت

🇨🇿 vyklíčený

🇸🇰 vyklíčený

🇨🇳 发芽的

🇸🇮 poklican

🇮🇸 spíraður

🇰🇿 өскен

🇬🇪 მოსული

🇦🇿 germiş

🇲🇽 brotado

Etymology

The word 'sprout' comes from the Middle English word 'spruten', which is derived from the Old English term 'sprūtan' meaning 'to sprout, grow, or shoot forth'. Its origins can be traced back to Germanic roots, where it shares similarities with words in other Germanic languages, all relating to growth and emergence. The word has been in use throughout the history of English to describe the processes of natural growth both in plants and metaphorically in ideas and developments. The transition from 'sprout' as a noun to its verb form highlights the dynamic nature of growth, whether in nature or in conceptual contexts. The use of the past participle 'sprouted' emphasizes the completion of this growth process, making it relevant in various contexts including agriculture, gardening, personal development, and innovation.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,899, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.