POLLENATE Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word pollenate. (close relations)
Definition of POLLENATE
Best Alternative Words for POLLENATE
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cross-pollinate | verbv | |||||||
verb • fertilize by transferring pollen | ||||||||
breed | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a special variety of domesticated animals within a species • a special type verb • call forth • copulate with a female, used especially of horses • cause to procreate (animals) • have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms) | ||||||||
cross-fertilize | verbv | |||||||
verb • undergo cross-fertilization; become fertile • cause to undergo cross-fertilization | ||||||||
fertilize | verbv | |||||||
verb • provide with fertilizers or add nutrients to • make fertile or productive • introduce semen into (a female) | ||||||||
fructify | verbv | |||||||
verb • become productive or fruitful • make productive or fruitful • produce fruit | ||||||||
germinate | verbv | |||||||
verb • produce buds, branches, or germinate • work out • cause to grow or sprout | ||||||||
impregnate | verbv | |||||||
verb • fill, as with a certain quality • infuse or fill completely • fertilize and cause to grow • make pregnant | ||||||||
inseminate | verbv | |||||||
verb • place seeds in or on (the ground) • introduce semen into (a female) | ||||||||
propagate | verbv | |||||||
verb • transmit from one generation to the next • travel through the air • transmit • become distributed or widespread • transmit or cause to broaden or spread • cause to become widely known • cause to propagate, as by grafting or layering • multiply sexually or asexually | ||||||||
reproduce | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • make a copy or equivalent of • have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant • recreate a sound, image, idea, mood, atmosphere, etc. • repeat after memorization | ||||||||
pollinize | verb, adverbv, adv | |||||||
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pollinate | verbv | |||||||
verb • fertilize by transferring pollen |