sprout
verb (used without object)
to begin to grow; shoot forth, as a plant from a seed.
has sprouted
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present perfectof sprout (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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But there have been years when the weather hasn’t cooperated, and the Mexican crop has come late or the California crop has sprouted early.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2024
Doves and flamingos no longer need to invite each other to family reunions now that the bird family tree has sprouted new branches.
From Science Magazine ● Mar. 31, 2024
In the past decade their study has sprouted a fresh science called zoogeochemistry.
From Scientific American ● Oct. 19, 2023
On Friday, the man whose career has sprouted basketball tentacles that now span the globe was listed among a collection of basketball royalty that underscored his undeniable impact on the game.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 11, 2023
Both girls look at him as if he has sprouted wings.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
