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to ferment
01
to trigger a process where microorganisms break down sugars in a substance, often creating alcohol or acids
Transitive: to ferment a substance
Examples
The baker uses yeast to ferment the dough and make it rise.
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
ferment
3rd person singular
ferments
Present participle
fermenting
Past simple
fermented
Past participle
fermented
Examples
The grapes began to ferment in the warm sun, transforming into wine over time.
03
to agitate individuals or groups and create trouble or unrest among them
Transitive: to ferment a negative reaction
Examples
The provocative speech by the politician fermented dissent among the crowd.
04
to be in a state of disorder or unrest
Intransitive
Examples
In the wake of the controversial decision, unrest began to ferment within the community
Ferment
01
a state of agitation, excitement, or unrest, often associated with rapid change or transformation
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
ferments
Examples
The political scandal caused a ferment within the government, leading to calls for reform.
02
a natural process where tiny organisms like yeast turn sugars into alcohol and other byproducts without air
Examples
During the ferment, bubbles of gas rose to the surface of the grape juice.
03
an agent such as yeast or bacteria added to food or drink to start the ferment process
Examples
The baker sprinkled a ferment into the dough so the bread would rise.
Lexical Tree
fermented
fermenting
ferment
