resprout

[US]/[ˈrespraʊt]/
[UK]/[ˈrɛspraʊt]/

Translation

n.a new shoot or sprout that grows from a plant
v.to grow new shoots or sprouts; to grow again after being cut or damaged
Word Forms
Pluralresprouts

Phrases & Collocations

resprout quickly

resprouting stems

will resprout

resprout season

resprout after

resprouted plants

resprout again

resprout time

resprout method

resprout slowly

Example Sentences

the cut rose stems often resprout new growth if placed in water.

we hoped the apple tree would resprout after the harsh winter.

the potato eyes are likely to resprout if stored in a warm place.

many plants resprout from their roots even after being cut back.

the ginger plant readily resprouts from a small piece of root.

we need to prevent the weeds from resprouting after spraying herbicide.

the bamboo stalks will resprout from the ground after being harvested.

even after being damaged, the strawberry plants can resprout quickly.

the lily bulbs are known to resprout vigorously in the spring.

we’ll need to regularly remove any new shoots that resprout from the base.

the cut ivy stems can be encouraged to resprout with rooting hormone.

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