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

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