Associations to the word «Vegetate»

Wiktionary

VEGETATE, verb. (of a plant) To grow or sprout.
VEGETATE, verb. (of a wart etc) To spread abnormally.
VEGETATE, verb. (informal) To live or spend a period of time in a dull, inactive, unchallenging way.

Dictionary definition

VEGETATE, verb. Lead a passive existence without using one's body or mind.
VEGETATE, verb. Establish vegetation on; "They vegetated the hills behind their house".
VEGETATE, verb. Produce vegetation; "The fields vegetate vigorously".
VEGETATE, verb. Grow like a plant; "This fungus usually vegetates vigorously".
VEGETATE, verb. Grow or spread abnormally; "warts and polyps can vegetate if not removed".
VEGETATE, verb. Propagate asexually; "The bacterial growth vegetated along".
VEGETATE, verb. Engage in passive relaxation; "After a hard day's work, I vegetate in front of the television".

Wise words

Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another.
Napoleon Hill