vegetate
/vˈɛdʒʌteɪt/
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Definitions
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lead a passive existence without using one''s body or mind
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establish vegetation on; "They vegetated the hills behind their house"
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produce vegetation; "The fields vegetate vigorously"
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grow like a plant; "This fungus usually vegetates vigorously"
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grow or spread abnormally; "warts and polyps can vegetate if not removed"
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propagate asexually; "The bacterial growth vegetated along"
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engage in passive relaxation; "After a hard day''s work, I vegetate in front of the television"