vegetate

The word “vegetate” has 3 syllables: veg-e-tate

It's pronounced as /ˈvɛdʒɪˌteɪt/


What is synonym and antonym for vegetate?

In the thesaurus, “vegetate” has 3 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for vegetate along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for vegetate

  • chill
  • relax
  • rest

Meanings of vegetate

  • verb
    1. (of a plant) To grow or sprout.
    2. (of a wart etc) To spread abnormally.
    3. To live or spend a period of time in a dull, inactive, unchallenging way.

Example Sentences

  • After a long week at work, all he wanted to do was vegetate on the couch.
  • Plants need sunlight and water to properly vegetate and grow.
  • Without any hobbies or interests, she felt she was starting to vegetate.
  • During the summer holidays, some students tend to vegetate in front of the TV.
  • The doctor advised him to stay active and not vegetate during his recovery.

On this page you'll find 3 synonyms or another words to vegetate, such as: chill, relax, rest.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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