pollinate

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.neɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to transfer pollen from one part of a plant to another, especially in order to fertilize it

“The bees will pollinate the flowers in the garden.”

2. verb

to fertilize a plant by transferring pollen

“The wind pollinates many trees in the forest.”

3. noun

the act of transferring pollen from one part of a plant to another

“Pollination is essential for the reproduction of many plant species.”

4. noun

the pollen that is transferred from one part of a plant to another

“The pollination process involves the transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma.”

Synonyms

  • fertilize
  • pollenize

Antonyms

  • sterilize