germinate

(verb) produce buds, branches, or germinate. Synonyms: shoot, spud, pullulate, bourgeon, burgeon forth, sprout. Example: "The potatoes sprouted."

(verb) work out. Synonyms: evolve, develop. Example: "We have developed a new theory of evolution."

(verb) cause to grow or sprout. Example: "The plentiful rain germinated my plants."