Ferment Meaning

There are 7 meaning(s) for word Ferment

Meaning 1 : a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol

    Synonyms : fermentation,  fermenting,  zymolysis,  zymosis
Meaning 2 : a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

    Example : the political ferment produced new leadership

    Synonyms : agitation,  fermentation,  tempestuousness,  unrest
Meaning 3 : cause to undergo fermentation

    Example : We ferment the grapes for a very long time to achieve high alcohol content

    Synonyms : work
Meaning 4 : go sour or spoil

    Synonyms : sour,  turn,  work
Meaning 5 : a substance capable of bringing about fermentation

Meaning 6 : be in an agitated or excited state

    Example : The Middle East is fermenting,Her mind ferments

Meaning 7 : work up into agitation or excitement

    Example : This religion is fermenting Africa


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