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Meaning of pullulate | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2
ˈpʌl.jʊ.leɪt

Definitions

  1. To multiply rapidly.
  2. To germinate.
  3. To teem with; to be filled (with).

Equivalents

Deutsch Keimen sprießen
Italiano pullulate
Nederlands kiemen krioelen zich ontwikkelen
Polski kiełkować mnożyć się plenić się
Русский кише́ть прорастать размножаться

Examples

“I must say the whole of Oxford has become most peculiar suddenly. Last night it was pullulating with women.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

pullulated pullulates pullulating pulp pulpectomize pulpectomized

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