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Definition of budding - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
growth phaseinitial stage of development
- The budding of the idea was evident in his early sketches..
2.
biologyTECH. asexual reproduction by growth and separationTECH.
- Yeasts often reproduce through budding.
3.
horticultureTECH. uniting a scion bud with rootstock or barkTECH.
- Budding is a common technique in rose cultivation.
Adjective
1.
beginningsdescribing a situation that is just beginning
- Their budding friendship was evident to everyone.
2.
growthat an early stage of development showing promise
- She is a budding artist with great potential.
Expressions with budding
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person beginning to develop artistic skills
The budding artist spent hours practicing sketching.
relationship starting to develop romantic feelings
Their budding romance was evident in their shy glances and smiles.
Origin of budding
English, bud (a young shoot) + -ing (suffix)
Terms with budding included in their meaning
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biology
single-celled fungus reproducing by budding
budding
cell formed by budding from another cell
reproductive process
asexual reproduction through budding
biology
form a new organism by budding
plant grafting
tool used for budding in horticulture
zoology
structure in colonial organisms producing offspring by budding
Examples of budding in a sentence
The budding of her talent was clear from a young age. Budding is a common method in hydra reproduction. Corals can expand their colonies through budding. Budding is essential for propagating certain fruit trees. Gardeners often use budding to create new plant varieties. His budding interest in art was encouraged.
The budding romance was the talk of the town. The budding entrepreneur launched her first startup. His budding interest in science led him to the lab.
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- French:bourgeonnement, naissant, ...
- German:Knospen, aufkeimend, ...
- Italian:germoglio, nascente, ...
- Spanish:brotación, incipiente, ...
- Portuguese:germinação, incipiente, ...
- Chinese:萌芽, 萌芽的, ...
- Japanese:芽生え, 芽生え始めた, ...
- Arabic:تَبَرْعُم, نَاشِئ, ...
- Hebrew:לִבְלוּב, מִתְפַּתֵּחַ, ...
- Russian:почка, подающий надежды, ...
- Ukrainian:брунькування, зародковий, ...
- Hindi:अंकुरण, उभरता हुआ, ...
Definition of bud - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
botanyyoung shoot or flower on a plant
- The rose bush has a new bud.
2.
- Hey bud, how's it going?
3.
- He bought some bud from the dispensary.
4.
biologyTECH. small outgrowth that can become a new organismTECH.
- The yeast cell formed a bud.
Verb
1.
growthintr. begin to grow or developintr.
- Her talent began to bud at a young age.
2.
botanyintr. form or produce buds on a plantintr.
- The roses are starting to bud.
3.
horticulturetr. TECH. graft a bud onto another planttr. TECH.
- They bud the apple trees in early spring.
Images of bud
young shoot or flower on a plant 
small outgrowth that can become a new organism
Expressions with bud
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start to grow small new parts on a plant
The trees come into bud every spring.
small stick with cotton wool ends for cleaning
She used a cotton bud to clean her ears.
short stick with cotton ends for cleaning or makeup
She used a cotton wool bud to clean her ear.
at an early stage before something develops
The problem was stopped in the bud.
small vase for holding one or a few flower buds
She placed a rose in the bud vase.
having flowers that are not open yet
The roses are in bud and will bloom soon.
young and soft growth on a plant
The tender bud appeared on the tree in early spring.
stop something before it becomes a problem
We need to nip this issue in the bud before it escalates.
large swelling on a plant
The big bud on the tree will bloom soon.
early shoot that later opens into a bloom
Each flower bud opened slowly in the warm spring sunlight.
sensory organ on the tongue for tasting flavors
Taste buds help us enjoy different flavors.
bud that grows into leaf or branch
The tree's leaf bud opened in early spring.
form a new organism by budding
The hydra can bud off new individuals.
bud containing both flowers and leaves
The mixed bud will bloom with flowers and leaves.
Origin of bud
Middle English, budde (bud)
Examples of bud in a sentence
Each bud on the vine promises a grape. Let's catch up soon, bud! Thanks for the help, bud. He rolled a joint using the finest bud available. The aroma of the bud filled the entire room. The plant developed a bud that would soon bloom.
Buds on the tree indicated the arrival of spring. The flowers began to bud in early spring. Ideas started to bud in his mind. The apple tree began to bud in early spring. New leaves and flowers will bud after the rain. Gardeners bud roses to create hybrids. Experts bud the vines for better yield.
View all translations of bud
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- French:bourgeon, bourgeonner, ...
- German:Knospe, knospen, ...
- Italian:bocciolo, germogliare, ...
- Spanish:brote, brotar, ...
- Portuguese:rebento, despontar, ...
- Chinese:花蕾, 发芽, ...
- Japanese:芽, 芽生える, ...
- Arabic:بُرْعُم, تَبَرْعَم, ...
- Hebrew:נִצָּן, לִנְבּוֹט, ...
- Russian:бутон, распускаться, ...
- Ukrainian:бутон, розквітати, ...
- Hindi:कली, उभरना, ...
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