vegetate
ve
ˈvɛ
ve
ge
ʤə
tate
ˌteɪt
teit
British pronunciation
/vˈɛd‍ʒɪtˌe‍ɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "vegetate"in English

to vegetate
01

engage in passive relaxation

02

propagate asexually

03

to grow as plants do such as to develop new leaves, etc.

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Examples
After planting the seeds, the garden began to vegetate, with tiny green shoots emerging from the soil.
04

to grow or develop plants or vegetation, often referring to the process of planting and nurturing greenery

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They decided to vegetate their garden by planting a variety of shrubs and flowers.
05

establish vegetation on

06

(of abnormal tissues like tumors) to grow or increase in size

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The dormant cells seemed to vegetate quietly for years before unexpectedly awakening and forming a tumor.
07

lead a passive existence without using one's body or mind

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