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SPORULATE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Convert into spores

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Hypernyms (to "sporulate" is one way to...):

convert (change the nature, purpose, or function of something)

Verb group:

sporulate (produce spores)

Domain category:

botany; phytology (the branch of biology that studies plants)

Sentence frame:

Something ----s something

Sense 2

Meaning:

Produce spores

Example:

plants sporulate

Classified under:

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing

Hypernyms (to "sporulate" is one way to...):

bring forth; produce (bring forth or yield)

Verb group:

sporulate (convert into spores)

Domain category:

botany; phytology (the branch of biology that studies plants)

Sentence frame:

Something ----s

Derivation:

sporulation (asexual reproduction by the production and release of spores)

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