Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.

Germinate

Sprout

The most appropriate synonym of the word germinate is sprout.

• Germinate means to begin to grow or develop, especially from a seed.
• Sprout means to begin to grow or develop, especially from a seed.
• Decay means to rot or decompose.
• Wither means to lose freshness, vitality, or strength.
• Deteriorate means to become worse.