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vegetate

/ˈvɛdʒəˌteɪt/ · 8 letters · 5 distinct letters

  1. verb

    lead a passive existence without using one's body or mind

  2. verb

    establish vegetation on

    They vegetated the hills behind their house

  3. verb

    produce vegetation

    The fields vegetate vigorously

  4. verb

    grow like a plant

    This fungus usually vegetates vigorously

  5. verb

    grow or spread abnormally

    warts and polyps can vegetate if not removed

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