Definition

To move pollen from one part of a flower to another, allowing it to produce seeds.

Example

Bees help to pollinate flowers, which is essential for fruit production.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you know that bees pollinate flowers while searching for nectar?

Yeah, I've heard that they play a big role in helping plants grow.

It's amazing how important they are for our ecosystem.

Absolutely! Without them, many plants wouldn't be able to reproduce.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pollinate → It is formed from "pollen" (from Latin *pollen*, meaning fine flour or powder) and "-ate" (a suffix used to form verbs). The word "pollinate" means to transfer pollen, which is the fine powder necessary for plant reproduction.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pollen' as the fine powder that plants need to reproduce, and the '-ate' means to perform an action. So, pollinate means to perform the action of transferring pollen.

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