English Explanatory Dictionary

vegetate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To grow or sprout.
  2. To spread abnormally.
  3. To live or spend a period of time in a dull, inactive, unchallenging way.

Pronunciation

/ˈvɛd͡ʒɪteɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-vegetate.wav

Word forms

vegetate vegetates vegetating vegetated

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin vegetātus, perfect passive participle of vegetō (“to enliven, to arouse”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Related words

vegetable
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