Synonyms of sprouting

Noun

1. germination, sprouting, growth, growing, maturation, development, ontogeny, ontogenesis

usage: the process whereby seeds or spores sprout and begin to grow

Verb

1. shoot, spud, germinate, pullulate, bourgeon, burgeon forth, sprout, grow

usage: produce buds, branches, or germinate; "the potatoes sprouted"

2. sprout, stock, grow, develop, produce, get, acquire

usage: put forth and grow sprouts or shoots; "the plant sprouted early this year"