Definitions for pullulate

Definitions for (verb) pullulate

Main entry: pullulate

Definition: breed freely and abundantly


Main entry: pullulate

Definition: become abundant; increase rapidly


Main entry: germinate, bourgeon, burgeon forth, pullulate, sprout, spud, shoot

Definition: produce buds, branches, or germinate

Usage: the potatoes sprouted


Main entry: swarm, teem, stream, pullulate, pour

Definition: move in large numbers

Usage: people were pouring out of the theater; beggars pullulated in the plaza


Main entry: pullulate, swarm, teem

Definition: be teeming, be abuzz

Usage: The garden was swarming with bees; The plaza is teeming with undercover policemen; her mind pullulated with worries


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