Synonyms of vegetate

Verb


1. vegetate, live

usage: lead a passive existence without using one's body or mind

2. vegetate, grow

usage: establish vegetation on; "They vegetated the hills behind their house"

3. vegetate, grow

usage: produce vegetation; "The fields vegetate vigorously"

4. vegetate, grow

usage: grow like a plant; "This fungus usually vegetates vigorously"

5. vegetate, grow

usage: grow or spread abnormally; "warts and polyps can vegetate if not removed"

6. vegetate, propagate

usage: propagate asexually; "The bacterial growth vegetated along"

7. vege out, vegetate, relax, loosen up, unbend, unwind, decompress, slow down

usage: engage in passive relaxation; "After a hard day's work, I vegetate in front of the television"

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Definition and meaning of vegetate (Dictionary)